Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOs)

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LEOs: Lots of Promises—But Also Concerns 

Companies like SpaceX, Amazon, OneWeb, and Telesat are racing to launch large systems of low Earth orbit satellites to provide Internet access. Can they help bridge the digital divide, or will they create more challenges?

A globe with satellites floating around it

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