Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN), as an integration of satellite systems, aerial
networks, and terrestrial communications, has been becoming an emerging architecture and …

As the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication network may not meet the requirements
of emerging technologies and applications, including ubiquitous coverage, industrial …

Future 5G mobile communication systems are expected to integrate different radio access
technologies, including the satellite component. Within the 5G framework, the terrestrial …

The network topology design is critical for achieving low latency and high capacity in future
integrated satellite and terrestrial networks (ISTN). However, existing studies mainly focus …

Integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks has the potential of connecting the
unconnected and enhancing the user experience for the already-connected, with …

The Internet of Things for terrestrial deployments is a major part of next-generation 5G
wireless systems. However, there are many use cases such as monitoring of remote areas …

As the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is discussing the integration of satellite
networks into 5G New Radio (NR) and the mega-constellation low-Earth orbit (LEO) …

During the New Space era small countries are becoming important players in the space
business. While space activities are rapidly increasing globally, it is important to make …

With the technological advancement and convergence of satellite communications, the
Internet, and mobile wireless networking, the STIN has been envisioned. In this article, we …

Satellite communications (SatCom) plays a vital role in ensuring seamless access to
telecommunications services anytime, and is a viable option for delivering …