communication satellite may absorb the advantages of various design options and
continuously improving system performance.
2. The latest communication technology will constantly be adopted
The development of communication technology continues to improve and enhance
satellite system performance. Satellite miniaturization will become a trend in the future.
The weight of a StarLink satellite is only 227 kg, while the weight of an OneWeb
satellite is less than 150 kg. The miniaturization of satellite is convenient for multisatellites launches, greatly reducing satellite cost and launch cost, and speeding up
satellite construction. The adoption of laser communication technology has made it
possible to establish a space transmission network which is even faster than the optical
cable network. Beam control technology can dynamically adjust satellite beam as
needed to meet user needs and minimize the waste of satellite resource. A variety of
new technologies will greatly improve the performance of communication satellite
systems.
3. The competition for spectrum and orbit resource is becoming increasingly fierce
Spectrum and orbit are the basis and premise for the establishment of a satellite system.
They are also the necessary condition for the normal operation of a satellite system.
Both spectrum and orbit are non-renewable limited natural resource. As the number of
satellites continues to increase, spectrum and orbit resources are becoming increasingly
tense. Major communications satellite companies are rushing to declare and acquire
spectrum and orbit resources. The competition for spectrum and orbital resources will
become increasingly intense in the future.
4 Conclusions
This paper reviews the recent developments in satellite communications and outlines
the performance characteristics of several typical commercial satellite systems. Prospects for the development of satellite communications and their applications are
expected. The seamless global coverage of satellite communications can yield high
practical and social benefits. The world of satellite communications is hotting-up, and
the future of high-speed “space Internet” is increasingly bright.
References
1. Pelton JN, Madry S, Camacho-Lara S (2017) Handbook of satellite applications || history of
satellite communications. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7671-0_14
2. Golding LS (1998) Satellite communications systems move into the twenty-first century.
Wirel Netw 4:101–107
3. Lutz E, Bischl H, Ernst H et al (2004) Development and future applications of satellite
communications. In: IEEE international symposium on personal
4. De Mey S (2016) The future of satellite applications: the end-user. Perspective. https://doi.
org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4860-0_6
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continuously improving system performance.
2. The latest communication technology will constantly be adopted
The development of communication technology continues to improve and enhance
satellite system performance. Satellite miniaturization will become a trend in the future.
The weight of a StarLink satellite is only 227 kg, while the weight of an OneWeb
satellite is less than 150 kg. The miniaturization of satellite is convenient for multisatellites launches, greatly reducing satellite cost and launch cost, and speeding up
satellite construction. The adoption of laser communication technology has made it
possible to establish a space transmission network which is even faster than the optical
cable network. Beam control technology can dynamically adjust satellite beam as
needed to meet user needs and minimize the waste of satellite resource. A variety of
new technologies will greatly improve the performance of communication satellite
systems.
3. The competition for spectrum and orbit resource is becoming increasingly fierce
Spectrum and orbit are the basis and premise for the establishment of a satellite system.
They are also the necessary condition for the normal operation of a satellite system.
Both spectrum and orbit are non-renewable limited natural resource. As the number of
satellites continues to increase, spectrum and orbit resources are becoming increasingly
tense. Major communications satellite companies are rushing to declare and acquire
spectrum and orbit resources. The competition for spectrum and orbital resources will
become increasingly intense in the future.
4 Conclusions
This paper reviews the recent developments in satellite communications and outlines
the performance characteristics of several typical commercial satellite systems. Prospects for the development of satellite communications and their applications are
expected. The seamless global coverage of satellite communications can yield high
practical and social benefits. The world of satellite communications is hotting-up, and
the future of high-speed “space Internet” is increasingly bright.
References
1. Pelton JN, Madry S, Camacho-Lara S (2017) Handbook of satellite applications || history of
satellite communications. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7671-0_14
2. Golding LS (1998) Satellite communications systems move into the twenty-first century.
Wirel Netw 4:101–107
3. Lutz E, Bischl H, Ernst H et al (2004) Development and future applications of satellite
communications. In: IEEE international symposium on personal
4. De Mey S (2016) The future of satellite applications: the end-user. Perspective. https://doi.
org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4860-0_6
Recent Development of Commercial Satellite Communications Systems
535