How LEO satellite technology can connect the unconnected
Feb 18, 2022 · Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites can help connect the unconnected and bridge the digital divide. The race to deploy LEO satellite constellations is increasingly competitive and …
How geostationary small satellites can benefit the many
Jun 25, 2025 · Small and less wealthy nations are disadvantaged in sovereign space capability but geostationary small satellites can improve access, connectivity and defence.
The space internet race is dawning. Here’s what to expect
Jul 24, 2019 · Internet (r)evolution? LEO satellites orbit between 300 and 2,000 km above the Earth’s surface, compared to the 36,000 km orbit of geostationary satellites. This increased …
Environmental impact of space debris and how to solve it | World ...
Jul 13, 2022 · The rapid growth in satellite mega-constellations poses a significant risk to climate and the environment. Tighter global regulation is needed to ensure space sustainability.
Where does space junk come from – and how do we clean it up?
May 5, 2021 · Space junk is rapidly proliferating in low-Earth orbit, or LEO, which generates more debris and imperils space exploration. International space agencies are creating guidelines to …
10 pictures from space that'll change your perspective of Earth
Mar 18, 2021 · Satellite data can offer a fresh perspective of life on Earth. From ice cover to river colour and light pollution, it's a vital resource for researchers. A World Economic Forum report …
Can satellite-connected smartphones help end 'not spots'? | World ...
Oct 5, 2022 · Smartphones which can connect by satellite are here, ending ‘dead zones’ for some users. The technology could also help close the digital divide.
Global Risks Report 2022 | World Economic Forum
Jan 11, 2022 · The traditional Geostationary Orbit (GEO) commercial satellite market, which has dominated the communications sector for decades, is now losing commercial value because of …
How space technology is revolutionizing supply chains | World …
May 26, 2025 · The largest and fastest-growing part of the rapidly expanding space economy is in the downstream applications domain of SCTM – supply chain, transportation and mobility. …
We have a space debris problem. Here’s how to solve it
Apr 3, 2018 · More than half-a-million pieces of space junk orbit the Earth, and the threat this debris poses to critical satellite infrastructure and future missions is growing.