From Galaxy to Ground: How Space Research Shapes Everyday Life
Dec 09, 2025 —
Satellites power our connected world — from weather forecasts to video calls — while researchers at Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute tackle the complex science and global policies that keep them in orbit.
When we check the weather forecast, that information comes from satellites. When we FaceTime a friend, that call could come via satellites. From cellphone networks to national security systems, satellites are vital to our connected globe. Yet regulating how satellites function across borders is almost as complicated as the technology that launches them into space. Researchers in Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute are shaping how satellites operate, both scientifically and politically.
