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I wonder if it will make sense to go back to multi sensor platforms. We could have a fleet of platforms in different altitudes, combining different sensors and comm tech. Might be better than to have a fleet for every specific wavelength (for observation) and radio band.

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The problem is how do you do that when 20 companies are flying the same type of satellites and are fighting for customers with almost similar capabilities. If it was a question of science or governmental cooperation, such agreements may be easier.

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