Currently, many hybrid satellite-aerial-terrestrial networks are under construction. The
problem is how to coordinate heterogeneous communication networks and platforms to …

As satellite networks have played an indispensable role in many fields, how to integrate
them with terrestrial networks (eg, the Internet) has attracted significant attention in …

The articles in this special section focus on space and terrestrial integrated networks.
Currently, many aerial platforms, satellite systems, and space and terrestrial integrated …

A space and terrestrial integrated network (STIN) converges satellite communication
networks, mobile wireless networking, and the Internet, has greatly extended the scope of …

The current Internet architecture was designed on the basis of a triple bindings model, which
could meet the needs of the early Internet. However, with the tremendous growth of the …

With the emerging applications of ubiquitous Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous driving,
and virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR), future networks are expected to enable ultra …

The current Internet has many inherent shortcomings, such as poor security, low mobility,
and high energy consumption, which all seriously hinder its further development. This article …

Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Network (STIN), which integrates terrestrial network systems,
aerial platforms, and satellites, is recently recognized as an indispensable solution to …

As a promising paradigm toward the sixth generation mobile communication, integrated
satellite-terrestrial networks (ISTNs) can greatly extend network coverage and reduce the …

The number of IoT devices has been growing significantly, and mobile network traffic is also
increasing explosively. In order to meet the human desire to explore unknown areas …