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regions where traditional infrastructure is
unavailable.
By enabling real-time data and IoT integra-
tion, LEO technology significantly improves
operational efficiency and connectivity in
sectors like oil and gas, maritime, and logis-
tics, making remote operations more secure
and efficient. These advancements have
far-reaching benefits for logistics and supply
chains, supporting economic and techno-
logical growth.

Overcoming challenges
from space
Because of LEO satellites, logistics players
can enjoy uninterrupted coverage across
the globe, whether on land or sea, without
having to face the complexities of roaming
arrangements.
These satellites are crucial for the aviation
and maritime industries, offering essential
support for communication and navigation.
It enables real-time tracking of fleet and
cargo, improves global coverage, enhances
efficiency, and enhances security.
"The day when satellite connectivity over-
takes cellular is still yet to come, but we're
already seeing the transformative effects of
'hybrid' networks that combine cellular and
satellite – and these solutions will become
more prominent in logistics operations,"
stated Jordan Racek, Senior Manager BD
& Innovation, DHL Smart Solutions IoT in a
company blog post.
LEOs enable companies to track assets
in remote areas, ensuring better visibility in
ISRO launched the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 on August the supply chain and allowing operations to
continue even when land-based commu-
16, 2024, via the SSLV-D3 rocket. Built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus,
nications are unavailable. LEOs' low latency
EOS-08 carries payloads for surveillance, disaster monitoring, is crucial for implementing AI solutions
environmental analysis, and UV monitoring. Operating in a Low and monitoring the safety of personnel in
Earth Orbit at 475 km, the satellite features advanced technologies challenging locations. Improved connectiv-
ity also enhances the Internet of Things
like an Integrated Avionics system, phased array antenna, and
capabilities, enabling quick detection and
flexible solar panels, marking significant innovations in satellite recovery of assets.
design and indigenisation efforts. Furthermore, LEO satellites can play a
vital role in the aviation industry's sustain-
ability efforts by reducing CO2 emissions and
SpaceX's Starlink, established in 2019, is Much of this growth will be driven by LEO enhancing fuel efficiency. Advanced satellite
leading the market. As of July 2024, it had de- technology. LEO satellites are expected to communication systems enable real-time
ployed over 6,200 LEO satellites and served account for 40% of the market by 2030 due aircraft performance monitoring, allowing
2.6 million customers. Amazon's Project to their superior service quality and coverage for optimised flight paths that minimise fuel
Kuiper aims to compete by launching over in areas lacking terrestrial connectivity. consumption. The European Space Agency
3,200 LEO satellites by 2029. LEO technology enhances visibility and (ESA) reports that these systems can reduce
BCG predicts the global satellite commu- tracking throughout the supply chain, aircraft CO2 emissions by up to 10 million
nications service market will reach $40 billion enabling better transportation and goods tonnes annually, significantly contributing to
by 2030, growing at around 7% annually. movement management, especially in a more sustainable aviation sector. 
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