This week on Game Changers, host Josh Chapman explores how satellites are unlocking a $157 billion digital opportunity—by bringing the internet to the world’s most remote regions.

With 12,000+ satellites now orbiting the Earth and thousands more launching every year, the satellite industry is entering a new phase—one where it’s no longer just about space, but about economic transformation here on Earth.

At the center of this revolution is Starlink, which now delivers high-speed internet to 6 million subscribers across 140 countries. This breakthrough in connectivity isn’t just a tech marvel—it’s a commercial catalyst. By connecting the unconnected, satellites are poised to add $86 billion to the digital ad market and $71 billion to digital subscriptions like gaming, streaming, health, and more.

So what’s driving this orbital boom—and how should game developers, investors, and entrepreneurs think about this expanding digital frontier?

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why satellite internet is now “good enough” for gaming, streaming, and more

• Where the 4 billion people without reliable internet access live—and what that means for digital markets

• The economics of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and how it’s fueling the new space race

• Why the next billion users may come online via space, not fiber

Whether you’re building in gaming, consumer tech, or digital media, this episode unpacks why satellites may be the most underestimated growth story in your industry.

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