No. 2 · How megaconstellations become instruments of national power, why access is not the same as ownership, and what states gain by having one of their own
“This temptation is strongest where ground-based internet is weak. Political incentives often favour the satellite internet solution over the slower, more expensive task of domestic infrastructure.” - what more is left to say? This divides the powers that can try to catch up from those who will be left further behind. Governments that have a holistic development mandate will prioritise or even fast-track filling gaps in terrestrial infrastructure, while those that have assumed a populistic mandate will not.
“This temptation is strongest where ground-based internet is weak. Political incentives often favour the satellite internet solution over the slower, more expensive task of domestic infrastructure.” - what more is left to say? This divides the powers that can try to catch up from those who will be left further behind. Governments that have a holistic development mandate will prioritise or even fast-track filling gaps in terrestrial infrastructure, while those that have assumed a populistic mandate will not.
This edition has lots of content to unpack. Took me multiple readings to get an understanding. Keep up the great work
Excellent write up