Author(s)

Hao Qi^1*, ZaoXia Ma²

Affiliation(s)

¹China Telecom Corporation Limited, Satellite Application Technology Research Institute, Beijing 100035, China.

²China National Investment Consulting Co., Ltd, Beijing 100070, China.

Corresponding Author

Hao Qi

ABSTRACT

Satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the technology that uses satellite networks to achieve global connectivity and data transmission for IoT devices.With the advancement of satellite communication technology and the trends towards miniaturization and cost reduction, satellite-based IoT is gradually becoming an effective solution for communication issues in remote areas, oceans, and airspace, where traditional terrestrial networks are difficult to cover. This article discusses the current development status of satellite-based IoT, analyzes its application modes, technical indicators, and future development trends, and delves into the opportunities and challenges in the development of satellite-based IoT, providing a reference for its future development.

KEYWORDS

Internet of things; Satellite communication; Space based network; Application mode; Technical specifications

CITE THIS PAPER

Hao Qi, ZaoXia Ma. Current status and development trends of satellite IoT. Journal of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. 2025, 7(5): 26-33. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jcsee3069.

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