#optical communications
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Ground Infrastructure Now Dictates the Speed of Space
As satellite investment hits a record $67.7 billion in early 2026, the bottleneck has shifted from the vacuum of space to the dirt of Earth. From the delays in Noordwijk to the expansion in Senegal, the race for orbital data depends entirely on the logistics of the ground layer.
Orbital Sovereignty Requires Active Debris Removal
As hidden swarms of debris threaten the most valuable orbits in space, the global strategy is shifting from simple tracking to active, passive-capture removal systems and whole-of-government sustainability mandates.
3nm Chips Now Survive the Void
July 2026 marks a decisive break from the binary choice between performance and survivability in orbit. With the validation of 3nm GAA-FET SRAM and the deployment of optical ground stations, compute is moving from Earth-bound hubs to the vacuum of space.