Eric Rigoni
ZI du Palays
ARTES 4.0 is the Agency's main programme for technology developments in the field of satellite communications.
Within the ARTES 4.0 programme, ESA implemented a dedicated element for optical communications, photonics and quantum communication, called ScyLight (SeCure and Laser communication Technology, pronounced "skylight").
In addition to the ARTES ScyLight Workplan, a summary table for all planned ARTES ScyLight Work Plan activities is available for download to registered users residing within participating Member States.
If you are not yet registered, please sign-up for artes.esa.int, or login to your existing account.
14 Jun 2019
Advanced Satellite-AIS payloads launched aboard Norwegian satellites last year has boosted the number of ships tracked by up to 70% and ship positions received by factor of three.