High-precision orbit and clock information is a basic requirement for precise positioning with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs) such as the American GPS or the European Galileo. Satellite ...

This chart shows the share of respondents from selected countries who use satellite internet at home (in percent).

Why it matters: Crowded orbits and collisions between satellites raise the risk of creating dangerous space debris and making parts of the planet's orbit unusable. "The industry has been saying ...