Outernet - interesting concept

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cbelt3 wrote:
Cubesat launch costs are in the $10 - $100K. strictly low orbit disposable designs rather then geosynch orbit, which requires a kick stage, long life, high power, etc.. It's an interesting concept.. a 'mesh' network rather than a few big nodes.

But how will computers on the ground access it. Space is well beyond WiFi range. Wonder what hardware will be needed to access it, and what that will cost.

It also seems to be broadcast only, so it's not really a communication network like the internet, it's more like TV or Radio.