The integration of satellite and terrestrial networks is a promising solution for extending
broadband coverage to areas not connected to a terrestrial infrastructure, as also …

LTE-based satellite systems in LEO constellations are a promising solution for extending
broadband coverage to areas not connected to a terrestrial infrastructure. However, the …

The fifth generation (5G) wireless communication systems have been deployed around the
world, and the sixth generation (6G) networks have become the focus of research interest …

The rapid development of communication technologies in the past decades has provided
immense vertical opportunities for individuals and enterprises. However, conventional …

Satellite missions demand ever greater connectivity, especially in the LEO regime. In this
paper, we introduce the new mega-constellation services in space paradigm: we show that …

With the recent rapid development of satellite technologies and satellite launching vehicle,
constructing a LEO mega constellation (ie with hundreds or even thousands of satellites) to …

Offering space-based Internet services with mega-constellations of low Earth orbit (LEO)
satellites is a promising solution to connecting the unconnected. It can complement the …

The standardization of 5G systems is entering in its critical phase, with 3GPP that will publish
the PHY standard by June 2017. In order to meet the demanding 5G requirements both in …

Mega-constellations have the potential for providing 6G Internet owing to the unique
advantage of global coverage. However, current satellite technologies are not omnipotent …

The idea of designing LEO's satellite constellations has become very important for internet
access. Several LEO satellite constellations have been designed and used for global …