3GPP completes 5G NR Release 17

There were a number of very interesting items in R17, the one I have been keeping an eye on since they started the study group on it is:

> Non-terrestrial networks (NTN): following the Release 16 study, Release 17 introduced 5G NR support for satellite communications. It includes two distinct projects, one focusing on satellite backhaul communications for CPEs and direct low data rate services for handhelds, and a second project adapting eMTC/NB-IoT operation to satellite communications.

Specifically, "satellite backhaul communications for CPEs"

i.e 5G from LEOS direct to a CPE, perhaps a small Starlink type antenna out the window?

Very interesting.