HAPS and Artificial Satellites Unlocking the Non-Terrestrial Network Era of Beyond 5G/6G
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) composed of unmanned aircraft (HAPS) or artificial satellites equipped with telecommunication equipment are gaining attention as part of a new mobile communications network infrastructure for the age of Beyond 5G/6G. This article describes the configuration, features, advantages, and trends in NTNs.