{"id":72411,"date":"2015-12-18T00:42:26","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T16:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/breaking-down-the-satellite-silo\/"},"modified":"2015-12-18T00:42:26","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T16:42:26","slug":"breaking-down-the-satellite-silo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/breaking-down-the-satellite-silo\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Down the Satellite Silo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In October 2012, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes hit the Atlantic Coast of the United States just south of New York City. Amidst the flooding and devastation, Superstorm Sandy caused widespread communication outages that thrust highly populated areas into communication dead zones. For days, people couldn\u2019t make cellular calls and emergency workers struggled to coordinate efforts.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not an exaggeration then when Stuart Burson, Associate Director of Satellite Solutions Group, Verizon, says that the satellite network often times acts as a first responder in times of natural disaster. As one of the world\u2019s major communications companies, Verizon has a fleet of crisis response vehicles equipped with satellite communication terminals that are readily deployable at any time, under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/G5T7ZvGMRMWZodxLJc7o_Screen20Shot202015-12-1720at2011.25.0020AM-300x225.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/G5T7ZvGMRMWZodxLJc7o_Screen20Shot202015-12-1720at2011.25.0020AM-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/G5T7ZvGMRMWZodxLJc7o_Screen20Shot202015-12-1720at2011.25.0020AM-800x599.png 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/G5T7ZvGMRMWZodxLJc7o_Screen20Shot202015-12-1720at2011.25.0020AM-640x479.png 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/G5T7ZvGMRMWZodxLJc7o_Screen20Shot202015-12-1720at2011.25.0020AM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the January 2016 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>In the case of Superstorm Sandy, Verizon was able to quickly move these vehicles into position throughout New York and New Jersey. They established 27 temporary connectivity sites to provide shelter, international VoIP service, laptops and charging stations, allowing thousands of people to get out of the harsh weather to make phone calls and send emails. These sites further served as a base of operations for first responders.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of a tornado, hurricane, flood or any other natural crisis, often times the first thing people are looking to do is to simply pick up the phone and tell their loved ones, \u201cI\u2019m okay.\u201d Having a network that is resilient enough to make that a reality is priceless \u2014 and the very reason why, from day one, Verizon made certain that satellite interfaced with its core MPLS network.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVSAT is seamlessly integrated into our service portfolio. It\u2019s a simple form of alternate access to a site,\u201d Burson says. \u201cWe mapped satellite to the feature set of our MPLS network, and work with partners like iDirect to ensure satellite provides our customers with what they want \u2013 seamless data transport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dacd4b;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dacd4b = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dacd4c').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dacd4c'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Satellite communication shines bright in an always-on, connected world, because no other access technology offers the reach that satellite can achieve. The wide coverage, immediacy of service, and support for mobile communications on the pause (COTP) and communications on the move (COTM) prove valuable attributes for any global communications company looking to complete the reach of their global service portfolio. This is why companies such as Verizon, based in the United States, and BT Global Services, headquartered in the United Kingdom, but with a global presence, have achieved tremendous success using satellite to fulfill disaster recovery, business continuity and remote customer connectivity needs.<\/p>\n<h2>The Time is Now<\/h2>\n<p>Communications providers are rapidly developing strategies to ensure satellite is employed as a key asset. Both BT Global Services and Verizon have established teams that specialize in satellite communications to identify when a client will benefit from the application of VSAT as part of a total solution. In support, the satellite communications industry is creating the next-generation of technology that not only makes it easier and more cost-effective to integrate into the core network, but can satisfy rigorous communications service cases.<\/p>\n<p>The timing for this concentration of technology advancements couldn\u2019t be better. The volume of global IP services is projected to hit an accelerated level of growth over the coming years. Forecasts from Cisco expect roughly 4 billion connected people, 20 billion connected devices and 50 billion machines to come online by 2020, generating demand for IP services unlike anything currently experienced today.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/marquee-test-akiaisur2rgicbmpehea\/tC0RnZ4vRDWy2Bze0Uta_Global%20Opportunity%20.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>This is leading to anticipated market sizes of $191 billion in cloud services (Forrester Research), $6.5 trillion in global telecommunications spending (Telecommunications Industry Association) and nearly $9 trillion in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications spending (IDC) by 2018-2020. But this revenue opportunity can only be realized if communications companies are able to provide an end-to-end communication experience that reaches anywhere, over any access technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we provide services to a customer, we don\u2019t want the customer having to think about access technologies and ask, \u2018Is BT using terrestrial?\u2019 or \u2018Is BT using satellite?\u2019\u201d Renato Goodfellow, Head of Global Satellite, BT Global Services, says. \u201cWe want the customer to be able to be agnostic to how we\u2019re providing the connectivity, trusting that we provide the service required and it works. Indeed we established BT Advise some years ago to ensure we are able to fully understand our customer business needs and hence deliver service, not simply connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ability to best service customers is contingent on being able to pivot seamlessly between terrestrial and satellite technology, while offering the same user experience for the right solution.<\/p>\n<h2>Breaking Out of the Silo<\/h2>\n<p>Whereas in the past satellite was matched to a very specific set of requirements, today it is being deployed with the intent of operating right at the heart of IP networks, and communications providers envision a much bigger role for the technology ahead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSatellite is an alternate access technology, but is not separated into an access technology silo,\u201d Burson says. \u201cIf you look at the vast array of services Verizon provides to the enterprise market, it\u2019s very important our satellite engineering team tries to mirror those features as closely as possible so that they are integrated into our final solution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Verizon operates an end-to-end network that delivers a highly secure, robust private network solution that serves customers worldwide. Integrating satellite into that core MPLS network did not come without its challenges. Overcoming common hurdles associated with things like routing, quality of service (QoS) and customer visibility required close collaboration with satellite technology partner iDirect.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dad44d;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dad44d = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dad44e').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dad44e'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal is to make satellite look like any other access technology,\u201d Eric Watko, Vice President, Integrated Solutions and Space Systems, iDirect, says. \u201cTo support the service needs of the industry, we can\u2019t just focus on what we are doing over the space segment. We have to examine everything from the edge of the core network, all the way to the terminals and ultimately on to the end user\u2019s endpoint. Every service provider has its own way it wishes to differentiate services, so iDirect has to be able to offer a range of capabilities to satisfy these different approaches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In Verizon\u2019s case, it has six classes of service within its terrestrial network, which means it is highly important to have seamless handoff between terrestrial and satellite networks. This ensures that the carrier is maintaining the quality expected by the customer, such as being able to properly prioritize a customer\u2019s voice and data communication.<\/p>\n<p>Right from the start, iDirect worked with Verizon to implement desired features such as Group QoS (GQoS), BGP routing, and encryption across the satellite portion of the network. iDirect\u2019s GQoS technology enabled Verizon to map satellite services against Verizon\u2019s terrestrial QoS standards, providing customers a virtual mirror of services on both their satellite and terrestrial networks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to be able to show customers that we\u2019re meeting their Service Level Agreements (SLAs),\u201d Burson says. \u201cOn our terrestrial networks, we have standards on reporting. When they have a satellite connection, they can visit the same portal they do for their terrestrial network and see the satellite network information. We collect data from satellite and feed it into our overarching customer portal, repackaging it into a common look and feel that the customer is used to seeing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For other service providers like BT Global Services, satellite plays the vital role of upholding a promise of providing a managed network service whenever and wherever needed. BT Connect Global MPLS network provides connectivity to nearly 200 countries using more than 60,000 kilometers of terrestrial fiber. For those locations where the fiber simply cannot reach\u2014roughly 37,000 remote sites worldwide\u2014satellite carries the load.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/marquee-test-akiaisur2rgicbmpehea\/Avgb9HBOTYaimXSFhJEs_Next%20Step%20Graphic.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Just like Verizon, BT Global Services collaborates closely with iDirect to optimize the quality and integrate satellite seamlessly into BT Connect. BT Global Services has installed dedicated hubs in most regions of the world to optimize communication performance and meet the demands of its multi-national clients. BT Global Services also creates industry-specific solutions for customers such as oil and gas, mining, cellular backhaul and enterprise manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSatellite is a far more cost-effective backup for us to provide to sites than duplicating the terrestrial MPLS infrastructure, or looking at 3G and 4G, which wouldn\u2019t necessarily be available in all the locations, and would be far harder to manage across all the locations a customer might need,\u201d Goodfellow says. \u201cWith satellite, many locations can share one pool of bandwidth very cost-effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More and more, network operators are integrating satellite into their service portfolios, helping them round out their total set of solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>New Technology Advances<\/h2>\n<p>Today, integrating satellite closer to the core network is merely table stakes for serving the growing demands of a global customer base. Capturing new demand in a connected world requires the need to be increasingly agile, which is why satellite communications is embracing solutions that make it easier to provision customers and configure networks.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dadb39;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dadb39 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dadb3a').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dadb3a'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTechnology is moving to a virtualized environment,\u201d Watko says. \u201cThe terrestrial world is building a lot of infrastructure and technologies around cloud-based services, and satellite should leverage that technology. So we\u2019re reimagining our technology portfolio around common virtualization standards and software-defined networking principles to further align satellite communications with the same trends occurring with other access technologies. For example, transitioning the functionality of network management and protocol processing out of fixed server hardware and into a virtualized environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Verizon is one such provider that envisions virtualization making a positive impact on service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe plan to invest in virtualized satellite technology and to continue to build on back office integration and automation,\u201d says Burson. \u201cThe big benefit is to bring a lot of the network intelligence into the cloud or the data center where the teleports are just the RF mechanism to get out to the satellite. This means we can better manage and control the network through a scalable virtual environment where you can scale up resources on demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, the teleport becomes a virtualized gateway, maximizing processing throughput and improving management through APIs. At the terminal level, this involves extending the lifecycle and performance of hardware and enabling software-based functional upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>Watko characterizes the development as a \u201cholistic approach\u201d that will drive down IT and management costs, increase scalability and reliability, and enable providers with greater flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>It is an approach that iDirect is adopting in order to help customers better leverage their technology investment, developing innovations around four core priorities: performance, efficiency, scale and extensibility. This includes delivering on greater efficiencies and performance with a focus on adapting technology to the DVB-S2X standard. This allows providers to adapt to latest standards to push the limits of bandwidth efficiencies and leverage the performance benefits of HTS. For terminals, software-defined terminal architecture increases life cycles and extends functionalities, pushing performance<\/p>\n<p>It all culminates under a complete end-to-end vision for improving service delivery by tightly coupling satellite with carrier infrastructure. For iDirect this includes a solution-based approach that includes hosting specialized applications and providing API extension capabilities to allow for the networking environment to expand beyond the boundaries of the satellite platform.<\/p>\n<p>This is precisely why iDirect has introduced a new feature set within the Evolution\u00ae platform called Layer 2 over Satellite (L2oS).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve broadened standards-based support by adding L2VPN architectures often deployed by global communications companies, making it easier to integrate satellite with terrestrial networking,\u201d Watko says. \u201cWith L2oS, providers gain a mainstream, common data plane and the option to use these transparent architectures as the foundation for all their services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dae5f9;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a69bd6dae5f9 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dae5fa').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a69bd6dae5fa'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/marquee-test-akiaisur2rgicbmpehea\/mJfZowVQxi4EJdkwVNSR_02%20Layer%202%20over%20Satellite.png\"><\/figure>\n<p>iDirect\u2019s L2oS overcomes proprietary satellite protocols, allowing the satellite connection to emulate a transparent Ethernet link with the freedom to pass any protocols and provide more flexibility in network management. Service providers are able to simplify deployment of a satellite network and effectively carry IP traffic anywhere it needs to go.<\/p>\n<p>BT Global Services is among the early adopters of L2oS, launching end-to-end Ethernet connectivity initially in Turkey, the Middle East, western Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Uniting sites through a Layer 2 network should make it easier for enterprises to make local applications available across all their sites.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur customers are really happy that we can now further enhance the MPLS connectivity offered by satellite around the world to provide Ethernet extension with L2oS,\u201d says Goodfellow. \u201cWith L2oS our customers have the opportunity to extend so much more of what they do between headquarters and remote sites.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Supporting Global Communications<\/h2>\n<p>Today, global communications providers are creating the most cost-effective reach possible with terrestrial networks. But when it comes to serving remote locations, providing business continuity and fulfilling other unique demands, satellite is in position to satisfy all such needs.<\/p>\n<p>The days of satellite being a high-cost, high-complexity solution matched only to a specific set of requirements is disappearing. As communications networks become more complex, satellite is transforming to become more simplistic to integrate into the core. In the end, it will lead to greater revenue-generating opportunities for all parties involved. VS<\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 177:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DzvF44v4QVWcCbHZzISg_abstract_color_background_picture_8016-wide-300x188.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DzvF44v4QVWcCbHZzISg_abstract_color_background_picture_8016-wide-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DzvF44v4QVWcCbHZzISg_abstract_color_background_picture_8016-wide-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DzvF44v4QVWcCbHZzISg_abstract_color_background_picture_8016-wide-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DzvF44v4QVWcCbHZzISg_abstract_color_background_picture_8016-wide.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tBlue Origin\u2019s Success Raises the Stakes<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 179:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C4Zf5iKRaWqE7OtWr5Pg_025_VS_010116_Perspective-300x205.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C4Zf5iKRaWqE7OtWr5Pg_025_VS_010116_Perspective-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C4Zf5iKRaWqE7OtWr5Pg_025_VS_010116_Perspective-800x546.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C4Zf5iKRaWqE7OtWr5Pg_025_VS_010116_Perspective-640x437.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C4Zf5iKRaWqE7OtWr5Pg_025_VS_010116_Perspective.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tEnd Users Talk Satellite Aspirations<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 183:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ILozdChPQSGQg8oxPlJ6_Generation20Next-300x169.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" 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