Swarun Kumar

In this paper, we first discuss why the satellite Internet world is ripe for monopolies, global ownership, and vertical integration. We then lay out OpenSpace, an architectural roadmap for a more open and heterogeneous satellite Inter- net paradigm, where many players build, launch, and manage satellites that communicate, to collectively deliver a reliable Internet service. We also discuss several open problems and research challenges in making satellite Internet more inter- operable and heterogeneous, facilitating accessibility for big and small firms alike.