Moon Direct: How to build a moonbase in four years

摘要

We are in an exciting time for telecommunications services as 5G is on the horizon and will begin being deployed by the end of the decade. The introduction of 5G services will bring users globally the ability to have true anytime, anywhere capabilities to support a myriad of user devices and applications never imagined. 5G will be a network of networks in the truest sense of the word. This network will be comprised of competing communications technologies, whether terrestrial mobile, satellite, fixed microwave, or even high altitude platforms, among others. Because of the anticipated high demand for capacity, each of these services will need access to adequate spectrum to operate as they will be critical to the network performing as needed and to reach all users. However, since the required spectrum remains a scarce resource, we must find ways for the different operators to share spectrum where possible, understanding that in some cases, primary use of spectrum is required by one service.