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SpaceX Leads the Race of Satellite Networks, but Competitors Are Closing In 🌌🛰️ Modern satellite communication technologies are entering a new era with the launch of numerous satellites into orbit. Companies like AST Space Mobile, Globalstar, beiDou, Lynk, Omnispace, SpaceX, GalaxySpace, Telesat, and many others have joined the race to provide high-speed internet and broadband connectivity from space. Currently, SpaceX is in the lead among its competitors, deploying over 5,100 satellites in orbit and successfully offering commercial internet services under the Starlink brand. However, other companies are not giving up. For instance, Amazon, with its Project Kuiper initiative, is gearing up for a full-scale satellite deployment in 2024, already securing contracts with major partners, including Vodafone. Where do you think this will lead? What are your predictions? #SpaceNetworks #InternetFromSpace #Satellites #Amazon #Vodafone https://lnkd.in/gu_GuzWY

🌍 Leveraging Earth observation data for stronger infrastructure I recently had the opportunity to share my thoughts with Newsroom NZ on how satellite technology is crucial in strengthening our infrastructure's resilience. The piece "Eyes in the Sky: Could Bolster Infrastructure Resilience" discusses the transformative potential that satellite imagery and data analytics hold for public and private enterprise. It offers proactive solutions to monitor the health of our critical infrastructure and how satellite data can be leveraged to predict and mitigate issues before they impact our communities. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gee2k7JD Let's continue the conversation on how innovation in satellite technology can make a significant difference here on Earth. #InfrastructureInnovation #SpaceTech #EarthObservation

𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Exciting news from the UK Space Agency as it announces funding for pioneering technologies designed to enhance Earth monitoring capabilities. As outlined in the official press release, this strategic investment underscores the UK's commitment to advancing space technology for a more sustainable future. The funding aims to propel the development of innovative solutions that can monitor our planet's vital signs, contributing to critical areas such as climate change mitigation, environmental protection, and disaster response. The UK Space Agency's initiative showcases the nation's leadership in space innovation and its dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address pressing global challenges. 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 - https://lnkd.in/em7eCfi7 #SpaceTech #EarthObservation #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationFunding #UKInnovation

The Straits Times published my letter discussing the struggles hindering #Singapore's participation in the #SpaceTech industry. In the article, I highlight Singapore's potential in investing in space #satellites and the opportunities this can bring to the country's most pressing #urban issues simply through earth observation. Let me know your thoughts below!

Very excited to share our publication on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). As the space race accelerates especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), it's clear that technological advancements in this field have the potential to complement terrestrial networks and bridge the digital divide. Yet, the success of these networks hinges on a supportive regulatory environment that can encourage competition and address complex issues such as spectrum and interference coordination, security, and sustainability in the space industry. Read more about this in the policy brief (in a Canadian Context) via this link: https://lnkd.in/gzGVjE5E #NTN #LEO #DigitalDivide #Broadband

Space is the enabler of new tech - Future communication made possible today! #dualuse #spacetechnology #spacetech #spaceeconomy #exploration #researchanddevelopment #techdevelopment #venturecapital #privateequity #communication #infrastructure

New project from Forum Virium Helsinki is finding new ways to utilize satellite data in city management. https://lnkd.in/diQYBdxT #remotesensing #space #cities #urbanplanning

"Space Governance for the 21st Century: Balancing Space Development with Sustainability" By Adam Routh, PhD -Abstract :"The development of space is occurring in new ways & at an accelerated pace compared to even just a decade ago. As new & greater volumes of space activities, like large constellations of small satellites, space traffic management, & on orbit rendezvous, proximity, servicing, & assembly operations become routine, new international governance will be necessary to balance the development of space with space sustainability. While some international space governance does exist, it is poorly suited to govern new space activities and the environmental threats posed by space development. The need for new governance is well documented, yet the international community, & specifically the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), has been unable to organize around space governance & produce effective international governance measures. This research will compare governance regimes of the air, maritime, & internet domains to understand how stakeholders & international organisations approach governance of a global commons. Through the examination of the International Maritime Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, and the multistakeholder group responsible for internet governance this research will draw insight into the organisational structures, processes, tools, and techniques that aid in the creation of international governance to inform new governance for space. Findings offer insight into the organisational qualities, governance tools, and necessary change needed to govern space more effectively. First, despite differences across case studies, there are key features of effective international governance present in each. Each system of governance is designed based on unique features and qualities of that domain & its stakeholders. Still, decision-making processes, membership participation, enforcement, & keeping pace with new technology all play central roles in effective international governance. Proper consensus decision-making can play an outsized role in whether a forum can advance governance or not. The case studies make clear that to properly use consensus as a decision-making approach requires thoughtful consideration of the increased transaction costs weighed against necessary agreement compliance. For example, not all governance outputs require a high degree of compliance to be effective & therefore do not justify higher transaction costs associated with strict consensus processes. Similarly, thoughtful use of consensus also requires evaluating where in the diplomatic process consensus is required. Not every diplomatic decision requires full consensus. Yet, COPUOS currently does not adjust its decision-making approach based on output or where in diplomatic process it requires consensus, which has allowed the forum's use of consensus to hinder the development of new governance."...

The work done in LOGIC will also lay the foundation for interoperable commercial ecosystems that can be applied toward establishing off-world societies beyond the Moon. #space #moon #darpa #spaceeconomy #newspace

📢 Exciting news! Introducing the DestinE Platform, the entry point to the Destination Earth initiative of the European Commission. ✅ Start following DestinE Platform and stay up to date with upcoming news! GeoVille is excited to announce the upcoming release of DestinEstreamer, a new service on the DestinE Platform Data Cache. This innovative addition will significantly enhance the platform's capabilities by providing the highest data compression rates and the fastest data access. DestinEstreamer will be available through Jupyter Notebooks and a dedicated web application, allowing users to quickly scan and access data wihtin the platform and to generate imagery for public outreach. Look out for the launch of DestinEstreamer in the next few weeks! The 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗘 initiative aims to create a digital model of the Earth that will be used to monitor the effects of natural and human activity on our planet, anticipate extreme events, and adapt policies to climate-related challenges. Serco is leading the consortium in charge of implementing the 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗘 platform: an open, flexible, and secure cloud-based computing system that will provide evidence-based decision-making tools, applications, and services. #DestinationEarth #DestinE #DestinEPlatform #DestinE #DGCNECT #SercoInSpace #DigitalTwin #EarthObservation EU Digital & Tech | European Space Agency - ESA | EUMETSAT | European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts