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It is expected that the implementation of the project will be a very difficult task.
The US military has proposed the idea of combining commercial and government satellite networks into one "hybrid" space architecture. This concept, sometimes referred to as the" External Internet, " is supported by the U.S. Space Force and the Defense Innovation Division.
As part of a hybrid network, data will be seamlessly transferred between various government and commercial systems. "In a fully implemented hybrid architecture, it will not matter if a commercial node is blocked, turned off or destroyed. The future network will be self-healing and provide the necessary resilience as long as there is an entry point for an individual user, " the Defense Innovation Division said.
Although the plan has received approval from industry groups and congressional committees, some experts have expressed doubts about its feasibility. At a recent event organized by the NYSBR, CEOs of many companies expressed concerns about the implementation of such a network.
William Mudge, vice president of engineering operations at telecommunications company Speedcast, said satellite communication systems have different protocols and technical standards, making integration difficult. He compared the situation with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication standards — something similar, but fundamentally different.
Joe Bernabucci, director of strategy at Hughes Network Systems, noted that companies in the industry will likely see no incentive to meet common standards in a hybrid space network unless a major customer agrees to make substantial purchases or sign extended contracts.
On the other hand, Steve Nixon, president and co-founder of the SmallSat Alliance, said that the industry may have to come together to implement this idea. He proposed the creation of a special consortium to develop standards.
Nixon also added that the military is now actively buying and testing hybrid ground terminals that can work with multiple communication systems simultaneously. Despite possible connection problems, data will still be transmitted, even if it requires additional reflection from the ground.
The US military has proposed the idea of combining commercial and government satellite networks into one "hybrid" space architecture. This concept, sometimes referred to as the" External Internet, " is supported by the U.S. Space Force and the Defense Innovation Division.
As part of a hybrid network, data will be seamlessly transferred between various government and commercial systems. "In a fully implemented hybrid architecture, it will not matter if a commercial node is blocked, turned off or destroyed. The future network will be self-healing and provide the necessary resilience as long as there is an entry point for an individual user, " the Defense Innovation Division said.
Although the plan has received approval from industry groups and congressional committees, some experts have expressed doubts about its feasibility. At a recent event organized by the NYSBR, CEOs of many companies expressed concerns about the implementation of such a network.
William Mudge, vice president of engineering operations at telecommunications company Speedcast, said satellite communication systems have different protocols and technical standards, making integration difficult. He compared the situation with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication standards — something similar, but fundamentally different.
Joe Bernabucci, director of strategy at Hughes Network Systems, noted that companies in the industry will likely see no incentive to meet common standards in a hybrid space network unless a major customer agrees to make substantial purchases or sign extended contracts.
On the other hand, Steve Nixon, president and co-founder of the SmallSat Alliance, said that the industry may have to come together to implement this idea. He proposed the creation of a special consortium to develop standards.
Nixon also added that the military is now actively buying and testing hybrid ground terminals that can work with multiple communication systems simultaneously. Despite possible connection problems, data will still be transmitted, even if it requires additional reflection from the ground.
