2021: A (Congested) Space Odyssey?

Out of Space
 
One industry that has "taken off" in modern times is the space industry and in particular, satellites. This comes as no surprise as they are vital tools in the provision and facilitation of communication services. As the demand for faster and wider coverage of mobile and internet services grows, so too does the demand for the infrastructure that supports such services, such as satellites.
 
Satellites can be classified into different groups depending on their altitude of operation. For instance, Low-Earth Orbit ("LEO") satellites orbit the Earth at an altitude of between 160 to 2,000 kilometres whereas Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit ("GEO") satellites orbit at an altitude of approximately 35,000 kilometres. Historically, GEO satellites have played a bigger role in providing communications services and were more widely used since their introduction in the 1960s. However, as technology advances, LEO satellites are becoming increasingly prevalent,