Japanese start-up taps into space boom with an Airbnb service for satellites

The small satellite revolution sparked by Elon Musk and others has created a need for more viable options for sending massive amounts of data back to Earth. An industry now estimated at $260.5 billion, this niche satellite market is set for more rapid growth as SpaceX, Boeing and Oneweb all plan huge constellations. Thousands of cube- and microsatellite launches are also scheduled over the next six years. Recognizing the trend, a Japanese start-up called Infostellar has plans to disrupt the status quo. More

(Source: CNBC - Oct 20)