Space-based Internet connectivity as a retail product was pioneered by Elon Musk’s Starlink and players such as Amazon, as well as dedicated space data startups, are clamoring to fill the skies with small sat networks to provide direct-to-home data. Barcelona-based Satelliot plans to take this concept to the next level, with 5G connectivity from orbit that operates seamlessly with existing terrestrial 5G networks currently using cell phone technology. In principle, the system will allow seamless high-speed data access to smart phones and handheld devices using existing carrier companies, Sim cards and the same smart phones in use today. The development of this 5G technology is spurred by autonomous vehicles, which are expected to be widely connected and generate staggering amounts of data: Nokia predicts that autonomous driving will generate data at 4 TB per hour. * * * STEM GAMES: Play some fun engineering-based STEM games on engineering.com: https://www.engineering.com/resources/games * * * ENGINEERING.COM TV: Watch in-depth engineering videos made for the engineering professional and found exclusively on engineering.com TV: For the Design Engineer: https://www.engineering.com/viewAll?category=designing-the-future For the Manufacturing Engineer: https://www.engineering.com/viewAll?category=manufacturing-the-future * * * #5gnetworks #Satelliot #satellite5g