LEO-GEO, LEO-MEO Satellite Configurations Inevitable: NSR

Low earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators "absolutely" must target fixed data and mobility markets such as aeronautics, maritime and rail simultaneously, given the highly localized supply-demand dynamics that come with such constellations, Northern Sky Research said in a white paper Thursday. It said those LEO supply-demand imbalances and the challenges of avoiding interference will unquestionably result in LEO-geostationary and LEO-medium earth orbit configurations, "via either private-level coordination, provider partnerships, mergers and acquisitions or all."