ESA CONNECTIVITY AND SECURE COMMUNICATIONS

We enable the digital transformation of society. ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications is responsible for coordinating, shaping, and supporting innovation in satellite communications to bring space technology benefits into daily lives. Through the development of new satellite systems and services, our work and partnerships contribute to the advancement of Europe, making real-world impacts by securely connecting everybody and everything – whether in remote areas or travelling by car, boat or airplane. Our pioneering programmes aim to make European citizens’ lives easier, safer, and more connected on Earth, the Moon and beyond. 

EXPLORE THE PROGRAMMES

ESA Programme Related to EU Secure Connectivity (IRIS²)

EU's flagship multi-orbit secure telecommunications programme, Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite

Moonlight

Moonlight programme aims to lead Europe in enabling connectivity from the lunar surface and to the Earth

Civil Security from Space

A new programme for civil security and protection enabled by space assets

Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES)

ESA's main programme for technology development in the field of satellite communication