The next chapter in how we stay connected may not come from deep space. It might just float above our heads in the still, bright air of the stratosphere.
While satellite technology has taken us far, it’s starting to show strain. With global internet usage expected to reach nearly 400 exabytes per month next year, current systems are under pressure.
Congestion, lag, and cost barriers are all part of the challenge. Thousands of satellites are already circling the globe, and tens of thousands more are on the way. That’s a lot of traffic in a place with very few lanes…