SWOT Analysis of the Mega Constellation Technology and Satellite Internet

Satellite mega constellations such as Starlink already provide broadband service around the world from space with thousands of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This new technology has several advantages such as increasing network coverage, providing service in disasters, reducing latency, increasing reliability, etc. In addition, this technology has disadvantages such as increased interference, reduced sky visibility, reduced monitoring of national networks, and security vulnerabilities. Different opportunities and threats will also arise in terms of this technology for countries, communities, and industries. This paper reviews the latest state of the mega constellation technology and satellite internet and analyzes the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of this technology. The presented SWOT analysis is based on various news, numerous articles of experts, and follow-up groups around the world, and in a way, all the positive and negative aspects of mega constellation technology and satellite internet will be reviewed in the paper. Finally, suggestions will be provided to deal with this new technology.