An Island businessman is leading a global campaign to highlight the impact satellites have made on the lives of millions of people.
Chris Stott, CEO of Island-based ManSat, is supporting the initiative, titled How Satellites Make a Better World.
As president of the industry's professional body, he's at the forefront of the campaign to promote understanding of satellite technology and its influence on the modern world.
Mr Stott says satellites have helped the world's economy progress and contributed to business, international security, disaster relief, the spread of democracy and healthcare.
He says the satellite network has been a keystone of progress in the 20th century and a force for good: Clip 1
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