Advancing commercial space through communications

摘要

Companies have been working for decades to make the vision of space as the "final frontier" a reality, and the last several years in particular have seen an increase in initiatives aimed at commercial space exploration.This has been driven by a multitude of factors, from reduced government spending on space exploration to accelerating advances in technology. The recent cultural revival of science fiction-fantasy entertainment, including blockbuster hits like The Martian, Gravity, Interstellar and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, also have captured imaginations and ensured that interest in the possibilities of space remains high among the general public, further boosting the momentum of commercial space initiatives.