From Galaxy to Ground: How Space Research Shapes Everyday Life
Posted December 9, 2025
When we check the weather forecast, that information comes from satellites. When we FaceTime a friend, that call could come via satellites. From cellphone networks to national security systems, satellites are vital to our connected globe. Yet regulating how satellites function across borders is almost as complicated as the technology that launches them into space. Researchers in Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute are shaping how satellites operate, both scientifically and politically.
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Satellites keep our world connected — enabling everything from accurate weather forecasts to seamless video calls. At Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute, researchers are advancing the science and shaping global policies that ensure these vital systems remain safely in orbit.