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Because satellite technology has become so pervasive in our society, this page will present a wealth of information on this subject as indicated by the additional links found in the left-hand menu bar. There are over 936 operating satellites in space, worth an estimated $200 billion to replace. They account for nearly $225 billion in revenue for the international telecommunications industry every year. They are protected by NOAA's staff of 50 space weather forecasters on a reduced annual (FY05) budget of $5 million. |
Functions - Describes what satellites do and who ownes them
Scope - The number of satellites in space, their replacement costs and locations
Vulnerability - Assesses the many space weather-related risks to operation
Insurance - How satellite owners recoup their losses in the event of a satellite failure