One of humanity’s most remarkable technological achievements is the conquest of space. From the Moon landings to deep space probes and interplanetary communication, all of these milestones have one thing in common: they rely on radio communication. Although radio waves have served humanity for over a century, their use in space introduces unique and extreme…

Space-based connectivity has been moving from “nice-to-have for remote areas” to a core part of modern telecom—and the United States currently sits in the driver’s seat. The latest FCC approval for SpaceX adds more fuel to that lead: another 7,500 second-generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites are cleared for launch and operation. If SpaceX meets the rollout…