In space, in an area called LEO (Low Earth Orbit) located at a distance of approximately 200 up to 1.000 km above our heads, several hundred, or even thousands, satellites are already flying. They are mainly dedicated to communications and observations of all kinds., civilian and military.
But for a short decade a fratricidal war has been declared., A frantic race between several private and semi-public companies to offer high-speed Internet to all humans, wherever they live on the globe. It matters, because this market, Beyond the altruism and generosity displayed by these ambitious programs, promises several billion dollars in earnings in the coming years. Read more …