ESA begins development of European 6G capabilities

ESA is looking to the future of connectivity, selecting Open Cosmos to be the platform operator and manufacturer of its 6G satellite precursor. The project is funded under its Space for 5G/6G & Sustainable Connectivity programme.

ESA-Kepler Communications partnership signals start of development phase of HydRON’s LEO ring layer

The role of optical communication in space missions continues to gain importance with ESA’s multi-orbit High-throughput Optical Network in Space (HydRON) project, which aims to demonstrate European and Canadian technological maturity as well as stimulate industry in maintaining technological leadership during the emerging developments of satellite communication.