New Era : Satellites The “New Age of Satellites” refers to the ongoing revolution in how satellites are designed, built, launched, and used. Unlike the earlier era dominated by large, expensive, government-funded satellites, today’s satellite industry is shifting toward smaller, cheaper, faster-to-deploy, and more commercially driven space assets. 🚀 1. Shift from Old to New Traditional Satellites (Old Age): - Large in size (weighing tons). - Costing billions of dollars. - Long development cycles (8–15 years). - Mostly for government, defense, or large telecoms. New Age Satellites: - Small satellites (CubeSats, nanosats, microsats). - Cost-effective (can be built for thousands to a few million dollars). - Shorter development cycles (months to 2 years). - Open to startups, universities, and private companies. 🌍 2. Key Drivers of the New Age - Miniaturization & Electronics: Advances in microchips, sensors, and batteries allow powerful functions in small packages....