Chapter 265

Space-Enabled Services

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Space technologies enable entirely new service categories on Earth. Identifying and building these services creates massive value.

Precision Agriculture Revolution

Space-based monitoring transforms agriculture from art to science, creating opportunities throughout the agricultural value chain.

Nancy built precision agriculture services: - Crop health monitoring and prediction - Irrigation optimization systems - Yield forecasting platforms - Insurance verification services - Supply chain coordination tools

Her space-enabled agriculture business served millions of acres without owning satellites or farms.

Global Connectivity Solutions

Space-based internet promises global connectivity. The opportunities lie in enabling and leveraging this connectivity.

William created connectivity businesses: - Remote area communication services - IoT device management platforms - Edge computing integration - Bandwidth optimization systems - Connectivity arbitrage platforms

His terrestrial businesses captured value from space-based connectivity revolution.

Earth Observation Applications

Continuous global observation enables applications impossible from ground perspective alone.

Sandra monetized observation capabilities: - Climate monitoring services - Disaster response coordination - Infrastructure condition assessment - Economic activity analysis - Environmental compliance verification

Her observation-based services provided insights no terrestrial system could match.