INFORMATION FOR THE WORLD FROM OUTER SPACE
Unrestricted, globally accessible, broadcast data.
Quality content from all over the Internet.
Available to all of humanity.
For free.
By leveraging datacasting technology over a low-cost satellite constellation, Outernet is able to bypass censorship, ensure privacy, and offer a universally-accessible information service at no cost to global citizens. It's the modern version of shortwave radio, or BitTorrent from space.
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Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. — Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
WHAT PROBLEM IS OUTERNET SOLVING?
There are more computing devices in the world than people, yet less than 40% of the global population has access to the wealth of knowledge found on the Internet. The price of smartphones and tablets is dropping year after year, but the price of data in many parts of the world continues to be unaffordable for the majority of global citizens. In some places, such as rural areas and remote regions, cell towers and Internet cables simply don't exist. The primary objective of the Outernet is to bridge the global information divide.
Outernet connects everyone around the globe.
Broadcasting data allows citizens to reduce their reliance on costly Internet data plans in places where monthly fees are too expensive for average citizens. And offering continuously updated web content from space bypasses censorship of the Internet. An additional benefit of a unidirectional information network is the creation of a global notification system during emergencies and natural disasters.
Access to knowledge and information is a human right and Outernet will guarantee this right by taking a practical approach to information delivery. By transmitting digital content to mobile devices, simple antennae, and existing satellite dishes, a basic level of news, information, education, and entertainment will be available to all of humanity.
Although Outernet's near-term goal is to provide the entire world with broadcast data, the long-term vision includes the addition of two-way Internet access for everyone. For free.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Outernet consists of a constellation of low-cost, miniature satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Each satellite receives data streams from a network of ground stations and transmits that data in a continuous loop until new content is received. In order to serve the widest possible audience, the entire constellation utilizes globally-accepted, standards-based protocols, such as DVB, Digital Radio Mondiale, and UDP-based WiFi multicasting.
150 satellites deliver various content to WiFi-enabled devices on Earth's surface
Citizens from all over the world, through SMS and feature-phone apps, participate in building the information priority list. Users of Outernet's website also make suggestions for content to broadcast; lack of an Internet connection should not prevent anyone from learning about current events, trending topics, and innovative ideas.
WHAT WILL OUTERNET DELIVER?
NEWS AND INFORMATION
International and local news
Crop prices for farmers
Bitcoin blockchains
APPLICATIONS AND CONTENT
Ubuntu & OpenStreetMap
Wikipedia in its entirety
Movies, music, games
EDUCATIONAL COURSEWARE
Khan Academy and Coursera
Teachers Without Borders
Open Source Ecology
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Used when cellular networks fail
Disaster relief coordination
Global notification system
PROJECT TIMELINE
DECEMBER 2013
Phase I Technical Assessment
JUNE 2014
Development of prototype satellites and testing of long range WiFi multicasting.
SEPTEMBER 2014
Transmission testing in flight-like environments (requesting time on the International Space Station)
JANUARY 2015
Launch and testing of constellation operations
APRIL 2015
Establish manufacturing process for hundreds of satellites
JUNE 2015
Begin deployment of Outernet as launch schedule permits
WHO IS BUILDING OUTERNET?
Aaron Rogers
Mission Engineering
Q Space Systems
Branko Vukelic
Software Developer
Monwara Digital Products
Edward Birrane
Telecom Protocols
Tolerant Network Solutions
Syed Karim
Founder & Project Lead
Media Development Investment Fund
Yo
Unrestricted, globally accessible, broadcast data.
Quality content from all over the Internet.
Available to all of humanity.
For free.
By leveraging datacasting technology over a low-cost satellite constellation, Outernet is able to bypass censorship, ensure privacy, and offer a universally-accessible information service at no cost to global citizens. It's the modern version of shortwave radio, or BitTorrent from space.
Receive project updates Subscribe
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. — Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
WHAT PROBLEM IS OUTERNET SOLVING?
There are more computing devices in the world than people, yet less than 40% of the global population has access to the wealth of knowledge found on the Internet. The price of smartphones and tablets is dropping year after year, but the price of data in many parts of the world continues to be unaffordable for the majority of global citizens. In some places, such as rural areas and remote regions, cell towers and Internet cables simply don't exist. The primary objective of the Outernet is to bridge the global information divide.
Outernet connects everyone around the globe.
Broadcasting data allows citizens to reduce their reliance on costly Internet data plans in places where monthly fees are too expensive for average citizens. And offering continuously updated web content from space bypasses censorship of the Internet. An additional benefit of a unidirectional information network is the creation of a global notification system during emergencies and natural disasters.
Access to knowledge and information is a human right and Outernet will guarantee this right by taking a practical approach to information delivery. By transmitting digital content to mobile devices, simple antennae, and existing satellite dishes, a basic level of news, information, education, and entertainment will be available to all of humanity.
Although Outernet's near-term goal is to provide the entire world with broadcast data, the long-term vision includes the addition of two-way Internet access for everyone. For free.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Outernet consists of a constellation of low-cost, miniature satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Each satellite receives data streams from a network of ground stations and transmits that data in a continuous loop until new content is received. In order to serve the widest possible audience, the entire constellation utilizes globally-accepted, standards-based protocols, such as DVB, Digital Radio Mondiale, and UDP-based WiFi multicasting.
150 satellites deliver various content to WiFi-enabled devices on Earth's surface
Citizens from all over the world, through SMS and feature-phone apps, participate in building the information priority list. Users of Outernet's website also make suggestions for content to broadcast; lack of an Internet connection should not prevent anyone from learning about current events, trending topics, and innovative ideas.
WHAT WILL OUTERNET DELIVER?
NEWS AND INFORMATION
International and local news
Crop prices for farmers
Bitcoin blockchains
APPLICATIONS AND CONTENT
Ubuntu & OpenStreetMap
Wikipedia in its entirety
Movies, music, games
EDUCATIONAL COURSEWARE
Khan Academy and Coursera
Teachers Without Borders
Open Source Ecology
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Used when cellular networks fail
Disaster relief coordination
Global notification system
PROJECT TIMELINE
DECEMBER 2013
Phase I Technical Assessment
JUNE 2014
Development of prototype satellites and testing of long range WiFi multicasting.
SEPTEMBER 2014
Transmission testing in flight-like environments (requesting time on the International Space Station)
JANUARY 2015
Launch and testing of constellation operations
APRIL 2015
Establish manufacturing process for hundreds of satellites
JUNE 2015
Begin deployment of Outernet as launch schedule permits
WHO IS BUILDING OUTERNET?
Aaron Rogers
Mission Engineering
Q Space Systems
Branko Vukelic
Software Developer
Monwara Digital Products
Edward Birrane
Telecom Protocols
Tolerant Network Solutions
Syed Karim
Founder & Project Lead
Media Development Investment Fund
Yo
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