The Internet from Space, Reimagined: Leveraging Altitude for Efficient Global Coverage

The Internet from Space has recently attracted renewed attention following technological developments that enable massive constellations of small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). While LEO satellite networks (LSNs) promise low-latency global connectivity, they face several fundamental challenges including the need for constant satellite replacement due to orbital decay, affecting environmental sustainability, and increasing congestion in orbital space from emerging players, heightening collision risks.