Spectrum Sharing and Content-Centric Operation for 5G Hybrid Satellite Networks: Prospects and Challenges for Space-Terrestrial System Integration

This article provided some insights on how content-centric operation and spectrum sharing can collectively drive the realization of 5G objectives in hybrid satellite networks. These paradigms will steer the role of satellite networks in the future Internet and 5G ecosystem. Furthermore, the prospects and research challenges for satellite and terrestrial integrated networks in that setting were identified and discussed.