The satellite industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation as ground control “goes cloud.” Between 2025 and 2030, satellite ground segment operations are shifting from hardware-centric architectures to flexible, software-defined, cloud-enabled infrastructure. This trend is driven by the explosive growth in satellite deployments and demand for real-time data services, which traditional ground systems struggle to…
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Historical Development Current State of Internet Infrastructure Dominican Republic internet penetration is high (~89% in 2024 datareportal.com), driven mostly by mobile broadband. As of mid-2023 there were 8.94 million mobile‑broadband subscriptions (about 73% of the population) versus only ~1.09 million fixed‑broadband lines (≈9%) trade.gov. Fixed broadband is available via fiber, cable and DSL in urban/suburban areas, while…
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Overview: Types of Infrastructure Targeted Ukraine’s telecommunications network encompasses a wide range of critical infrastructure that has come under attack since 2022. These include: Together, these attacks have aimed to sever Ukraine’s connectivity – both civilian communications and military command links – by dismantling the physical pillars of the internet, phone, and broadcast systems. The…
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Market Overview and Definition Satellite Earth observation covers remote sensing data from space (and high-altitude) sensors plus the analytics that turn imagery into actionable insights. The sector is rapidly evolving: by 2023 there were over 6,500 satellites in orbit, enabling unprecedented global coverage mordorintelligence.com. Today’s EO data includes optical images, radar (SAR) returns, hyperspectral scans,…
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HTS Technology Overview High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) are spaceborne relays designed to deliver dramatically higher data rates than traditional wide-beam satellites. They achieve this through numerous narrow spot-beams and advanced on-board processing, allowing aggressive frequency reuse. In practice, an HTS can deliver multiple times the throughput of a legacy FSS satellite using the same spectrum assets.publishing.service.gov.uk.…
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Overview of Internet Infrastructure in Cyprus Cyprus has developed a robust internet infrastructure combining fixed broadband networks and mobile data services. On the fixed side, DSL (digital subscriber line) over traditional telephone lines remains widely used, historically accounting for about two-thirds of broadband connections globenewswire.com. In recent years, the country has been rapidly upgrading to…
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Denmark in 2025 stands as one of the world’s most digitally connected countries, with near-universal internet access and high performance networks spanning from urban centers to rural villages. Thanks to extensive investments in broadband infrastructure and progressive digital policies, virtually every household can get high-speed connectivity techblog.comsoc.org trade.gov. Danish consumers enjoy some of the fastest…
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In the coming decade, a trio of advanced space observatories will open new windows on the universe, tackling some of the most profound mysteries in astronomy. These next-generation telescopes – NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the European Space Agency’s PLATO and ATHENA missions – are poised to revolutionize our understanding of everything from…
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Imagine a satellite that not only takes pictures of Earth, but can also identify what materials compose each pixel of the image. This is the promise of hyperspectral imaging – a technology giving satellites “super-vision” across hundreds of colors beyond human sight. Hyperspectral sensors capture detailed spectral fingerprints of objects by measuring reflected light in…
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Satellite Phone Basics What is a satellite phone? A satellite phone (or satphone) is a mobile phone that connects directly to orbiting satellites instead of terrestrial cell towers. This means it can place calls and send messages from almost anywhere on Earth, especially in regions without cellular coverage. Like a regular cell phone, a satphone supports voice calling…
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