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Smarter Not Bigger Approach To Global Connectivity
The satellite industry is being challenged to rethink its approach to global connectivity, with some arguing that the Starlink model is not the most efficient or sustainable solution. Instead, smaller, regionally focused constellations could provide targeted broadband coverage with significantly fewer satellites, lower capital expenditure, and greater sustainability. This approach may also offer higher fill rates, cost efficiency, and strategic autonomy for governments and sovereign states. The article, published in Via Satellite, suggests that the industry must pivot away from the capital-intensive Starlink model towards smarter, targeted satellite solutions.