{"id":21321,"date":"2025-03-21T15:05:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T15:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wtpf.itu.int\/2026\/?page_id=21321"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:55:43","slug":"space-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wtpf.itu.int\/2026\/about\/thematic-areas\/space-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Space connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section>\n    <div class=\"text-section\">\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-left\" data-span=\"8\">\n                        <h3 class=\"h5\">\n        Space connectivity has become a critical component of global digital inclusion.    <\/h3>\n                        <p>\n        Satellite technologies play a transformative role in extending connectivity to unserved and underserved areas where terrestrial infrastructure may be geographically, technically, or economically challenging to deploy. <br><br>By complementing terrestrial networks, satellite systems help expand access to broadband services, support disaster response and early warning systems, and enable connectivity for remote communities, maritime operations, and aviation.    <\/p>\n                        <h3 class=\"h5\">\n        <strong>A rapidly evolving space connectivity ecosystem<\/strong>    <\/h3>\n                        <p>\n        The space connectivity landscape is evolving rapidly through the deployment of Very-High-Throughput Satellites in Geostationary Orbit (GSO), advances in Low and Medium Earth Orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations, and growing partnerships between satellite operators and terrestrial telecommunications providers.<br><br>These developments are creating new opportunities to expand connectivity while also raising important considerations related to:    <\/p>\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>spectrum management<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>regulatory frameworks<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>investment models<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>the long-term sustainability of space activities<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>                        <p>\n        Strengthening international cooperation will be essential to ensure that space-based connectivity contributes to an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable digital future.    <\/p>\n                        <h3 class=\"h5\">\n        <strong>Space Sustainability Forum<\/strong>    <\/h3>\n                        <p>\n        The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/ssf\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Sustainability Forum<\/a> is a global platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and technical experts to address the sustainable use of outer space and ensure long-term access to orbital resources.    <\/p>\n                        <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/ssf\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Discover the forum        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-right data-span-override\" data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/wtpf.itu.int\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/satellites.png\" alt=\"space connectivity\" class=\"wp-image-21626\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wtpf.itu.int\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/satellites.png 169w, https:\/\/wtpf.itu.int\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/satellites-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    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