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Wonder how mature are most of these terrestrial solutions to be used in space for operational solutions.

Space now has 10,000+ inactive satellites it seems and routine debris threats are facing active satellites.

Wonder if this situation will head that same way climate change related conversations are with global policymakers fiddling around but not really achieving anything substantial.

Interesting to see commercial companies trying to both track and clean up debris. However, can they really sustain without governments acting as customers and also coming to consensus on any cleanup/debris laws.

Interesting list of wide range of satellite platforms.

Is the industry witnessing a middle ground between between traditional space and NewSpace in terms of performance, price point and reliability?

The problem is how do you do that when 20 companies are flying the same type of satellites and are fighting for customers with almost similar capabilities. If it was a question of science or governmental cooperation, such agreements may be easier.

There is a junkyard for GEO i.e 360000km orbit. But there are now concepts and companies coming up to solve the junk problems for the 500-2000km orbits - https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56420047

Something that many in the astronomy community are asking https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/29/elon-musks-spacex-reducing-s...

These smaller satellites can support cameras, low data rate communications like IOT via space, etc.

I guess if you consider space as the 'highway', the size of the satellites can be motorcycles, small cars to big trucks!

There are favorites coming up in Europe, China, India and Japan apart from the US.

It almost seems like taking a leaf out of the auto industry. The question is, how many of these can survive eventually!

A guide that provides an overview of 11 important criteria to consider when selecting an OBC for a satellite.

GPS receivers are ubiquitous in many ground-based applications, from large-scale industrial transport navigation systems to fitness trackers and smartphones. However, using GPS receivers in space is a much more challenging task compared to normal terrestrial use. Here is an overview of some of them that work in space!

This is only the list of satellite manufacturers. We also have companies like Planet, Spire, etc., who are service providers who also produce their own satellites.

Begs to ask the question, if we are in a massive bubble or if space is going to be a highway with a lot of traffic!