Swarms of smart nano-satellites may offer global connectivity (With video)

One day we may have global connectivity -- even in the remotest parts of the world -- thanks to teams of tiny, intelligent, swarming satellites called CubeSats.

In an industry that doesn't like change and definitely doesn't like to rely on the latest and greatest in technology, CubeSats appear to be changing the game for the space industry.

And one of the things these cube-shaped satellites could be changing in the next 10 years is how to help people in impoverished or remote parts of the world get long-sought Internet access.

"I think we could use CubeSats for Internet connectivity," said Craig Clark, founder and CEO of Clyde Space Ltd. "If you're in an area of the world with censored Internet service, suddenly you have service that nobody can switch off." The service comes with "fairly low data rates and it wouldn't really be Internet yet because it's just one-way -- but eventually it will be two-way so you can ask for specific content."

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