Our Dagstuhl Seminar proposal on "Connected Space: Challenges and Opportunities in Satellite Computing and Networking" has been accepted! Dagstuhl Seminars are week-long workshops held at the beautiful Schloss Dagstuhl in Germany that bring together leading researchers to discuss emerging topics in computer science, known for fostering deep technical discussions and building research communities.
The seminar will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of satellite computing and networking, focusing on LEO satellite constellations like Starlink, OneWeb, and Project Kuiper, satellite-terrestrial integration for seamless connectivity between space and ground networks, distributed computing in space including edge computing and processing capabilities in orbit, protocol design adapted for the unique characteristics of satellite links, and applications ranging from global broadband to IoT to emergency communications.
The seminar is co-organized by leading institutions bringing diverse expertise: Microsoft Research (industry perspective and deployment experience), Airbus Research (aerospace engineering and satellite systems), University of Surrey (academic leadership in satellite communications), and Carnegie Mellon University (systems and networking research excellence). This diverse team ensures representation from industry, aerospace, and academia.
The seminar will address critical challenges in network architecture (routing, addressing, and forwarding in dynamic satellite networks), resource management (compute, storage, and spectrum allocation), security and privacy in space communications, sustainability and environmental impact, economics and business models, and regulation including spectrum policy and international coordination. One of the main goals is bringing together diverse communities—networking researchers, systems designers, aerospace engineers, policymakers, and industry practitioners—to foster cross-disciplinary discussions and accelerate progress.
The seminar will take place in 2026 at Schloss Dagstuhl with leading researchers and practitioners from around the world. This will provide an opportunity to synthesize insights from our ongoing work on LEO satellite networks, which has received significant recognition including ANRP 2025, ACM HotNets 2024 Best Paper Runner-up, ACM WWW 2024 comprehensive measurement study, and presentations at LEO-NET workshops, IETF meetings, and RIPE talks.
Topics:
- LEO Satellite Networks
- Satellite Computing
- Space-Terrestrial Integration
- Distributed Systems
- Future Internet Architecture