The paper proposes an online learning framework for configuring dynamic constellation topologies in satellite networks, addressing the challenges posed by continuous orbital movement and node maneuvering. It does not rely on predefined orbital plane structures, making it robust to changes caused by satellite maneuvers. Experiments show that the method performs comparably to state‑of‑the‑art offline techniques and can be adapted to constrained online learning, balancing per‑iteration computational cost against convergence speed.
By Jo\~ao Norberto, Ricardo Ferreira, Cl\'audia Soares
The article proposes a comprehensive two‑dimensional system architecture for 6G LEO satellite Internet of Things, integrating LEO satellites with terrestrial networks. It evaluates three key enabling technologies: massive grant‑free random access for uplink, deep learning‑based multibeam precoding for downlink, and distributed cooperative routing for inter‑satellite links. An on‑orbit verification platform is introduced to validate the real‑world feasibility and performance of these solutions, and the paper concludes with open challenges and future research directions.
By Ming Ying, Xiaoming Chen, Qiao Qi, Yichao Xu, Jiajun Pan
Satellite mega-constellations are emerging as large-scale sensing, communication, and computation fabrics, yet their learning architectures remain largely inherited from terrestrial federated learning...
The paper introduces a heterogeneous federated learning approach using the FractalNet architecture tailored for satellite mega‑constellations. It formalizes contact‑window‑constrained, depth‑heterogeneous optimization and proposes a distributed path scheduler that assigns model depth based on satellite SWAP‑C constraints, predicted contacts, and training statistics. The framework includes periodic update pooling and a three‑tier agentic control plane, and is validated through a wildfire detection case study across LEO, MEO, and GEO/HEO shells, demonstrating improvements in convergence, communication efficiency, energy adaptation, and robustness.
By Sai Puppala, Koushik Sinha
arXiv:2608. 09687v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Federated learning (FL) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations is affected by non-IID data and irregular ground-station visibility, both driven by orbital geometry.
By Satwat Bashir, Tasos Dagiuklas, Muddesar Iqbal
arXiv:2608. 09208v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Decentralized intelligence systems with heterogeneous devices and limited coordination increasingly rely on decentralized federated learning (DFL).
By Van Truong Vo, Khoa Nguyen, Taehong Kim