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LEADERS' SUMMIT 2024 SAMENA TRENDS

Spotlighting Sustainability for the Space & Satellite Ecosystem

In the ever-evolving Space & Satellite Ecosystem, the integration to maintain access to and usability of space, and Non-terrestrial
of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks is a key focus, offering Networks and Terrestrial Network Integration.
enhanced global connectivity and resilience. With the advent of
direct-to-device (D2D) technologies, the line between consumer- Participants agreed that debris, carbon emission, orbit
grade cell phones and satellites is blurring, fostering what many management, etc. are needed to be considered urgently. SAMENA
call "the great convergence". The deployment of Low- and Mid- Council highlighted that space sustainability does not cover only
Earth Orbit (LEO/MEO) satellite constellations is instrumental in debris, but also covers sustainability in investment, technology
this transformation, enabling continuous service and widespread development, security and safety, energy efficiency, new use-cases,
coverage. This session explored how these advancements are business models, frequencies, connectivity, policies and regulatory
shaping the future of space commercialization and the broader transformation, inclusive of the need to foster collaboration
impact on global communication networks and sustainability between terrestrial and non-terrestrial digital communication
of space, while addressing two core issues in the business: service providers.
Sustainability imperatives and stakeholder alignment on how

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