How smaller satellites are reshaping the geostationary orbit market

Published on May 12, 2025
Illustration of Andesat-1, an Astranis-built GEO broadband satellite for Peru. Credit: Astranis

For decades, geostationary orbit (GEO) was the undisputed home of satellite communications. From television broadcasts to internet backhaul and voice services, GEO satellites formed the backbone of global connectivity, delivering […]

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