Table of Contents

The book comprises 15 chapters with selected contributions from experts from industry and academia. 

1. Introduction and Motivation
   Authors: Hirley Alves, University of Oulu, Konstantin Mikhaylov, University of Oulu, and Marko Höyhtyä, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

2. Machine-type communications, the Internet of things, and satellite networks: drivers, use-cases, and requirements
   Authors: Hirley Alves, University of Oulu, Konstantin Mikhaylov, University of Oulu, and Marko Höyhtyä, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

3. Non-terrestrial network support for massive machine-type communication: architectural and channel model considerations
   Authors: Carla Amatetti, University of Bologna, Alessandro Guidotti, National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications (CNIT), University of Bologna, and Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli, University of Bologna

4. Constellation design for new space applications
   Authors: Anastasia Yastrebova, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Marko Höyhtyä, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

5. Physical-layer aspects of machine-type communications and satellite integration
   Authors: Houcine Chougrani, University of Luxemburg, Oltjon Kodheli, SES - Société Européenne des Satellites, Wallace Alves Martins, Université de Toulouse, Haythem Chaker, University of Luxemburg, and Symeon Chatzinotas, University of Luxemburg

6. An overview of medium access control protocols in machine-type communication satellite Internet of things networks
   Authors: Muhammad Asad Ullah, University of Oulu, Federico Clazzer, Institute of Communication and Navigation, German Aerospace Center, Andrea Munari, Institute of Communication and Navigation, German Aerospace Center, Konstantin Mikhaylov, University of Oulu, and Hirley Alves, University of Oulu

7. Machine-type communications and satellite connectivity: a networking perspective
   Authors: Luca Lodigiani, Inmarsat, and Mihaly Varga, Inmarsat

8. 6G satellite network architecture with onboard computing capabilities
   Authors: Taeyeoun Kim, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Jeongho Kwak, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), and Jihwan P. Choi, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

9. Role of software-defined networking in machine-type communications and satellite connectivity
   Authors: Ahan Kak, Nokia Bell Labs, Van-Quan Pham, Nokia Bell Labs, Huu-Trung Thieu, Nokia Bell Labs, and Nakjung Choi, Nokia Bell Labs

10. Cybersecurity for machines in satellite-terrestrial networks
    Authors: Jani Suomalainen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Ijaz Ahmad, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

11. Dual-function strategies for heterogeneous 6G Internet of things systems
    Authors:  Antti Anttonen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

12. Simulators, emulators, and visualization tools for analysis of integrated machine-type communication and satellite networks
    Authors: Mikko Majanen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Sandrine Boumard (formerly VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) Nokia Networks, Anastasia Yastrebova, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Jani Puttonen, Magister Solutions Ltd

13. Applications and business prospects of integrated machine-type communications and satellite networks
    Authors: Marco Guadalupi, Sateliot, Ramon Ferrús, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Josep Ferrer, Sateliot, Gianluca Redolfi, Sateliot, and Stephan Bernard, Sateliot

14. Regulation and spectrum opportunities in integrated machine-type communication and satellite networks
    Authors: Sandrine Boumard (formerly VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) Nokia Networks, Miia Mustonen, Intelsat, and Marja Matinmikko-Blue, University of Oulu

15. 3GPP standardization of internet-of-things in non-terrestrial networks
    Authors: Helka-Liina Määttänen, Ericsson Research Finland, Gino Masini, Ericsson AB, Robert S. Karlsson, Ericsson AB, Emre A. Yavuz, Ericsson AB, and Talha Khan, Ericsson USA