Space communication

In high-stakes emergency response operations—such as natural disasters, large-scale accidents, or terrorist attacks—effective communication between multiple units and command centers is essential. When traditional infrastructure is damaged or overloaded, responders must rely on a mix of terrestrial and satellite-based communication systems to maintain coordination. Integrating these systems seamlessly is a growing focus in critical communication…

As space gets more crowded with satellites, there’s one technology that’s quietly making it all work better: inter-satellite links, or ISLs. These are the invisible data highways that let satellites communicate with one another directly in orbit—no ground stations needed. Whether it’s to cut down on delays, add backup routes, or get internet to the…