mega-constellation
- A satellite constellation consisting of hundreds or thousands of coordinated spacecraft, typically in low Earth orbit, designed to provide global communications coverage.
- Mega-constellations present novel regulatory challenges around spectrum sharing, orbital debris, and environmental impact. Examples include Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon's Project Kuiper.
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