5G and 6G are the next two generations of cellular connectivity and the next big leap forward for terrestrial and satellite telecommunications.
They will allow us to be connected to everything, everywhere, at any time and nearly any speed. Satellites and space technologies are instrumental to build and operate such future 5G and 6G networks. They offer unique advantages in terms of security, resilience, coverage, and mobility; they remain the only way to make 5G and 6G available everywhere, accessible to enterprises and citizens all across Europe. ESA`s strategic programme line Space for 5G & 6G demonstrates the essential nature of satellites for 5G and 6G. It sets the standards and frameworks for hybrid and downstream interoperability, as well as the base for integrating terrestrial networks with satellites.
We build innovation hubs and testbeds for 5G and 6G pilots and trials.
We draw technology and product roadmaps; we support and foster the development of integrated value-added applications and services. Space for 5G & 6G:
We help overcome the digital divide.
We connect Europe.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at 5g@esa.int
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ESA and Singapore University of Technology and Design tighten cooperation to advance 5G…
ESA's Connectivity and Secure Communications and the Future Communications Research and Development Programme (FCP) at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have formalised a tighter research…
ESA-supported LIDE mission takes to orbit to demonstrate new technique for global 5G connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate establishing a stable 5G connection…
ESA and Nokia demonstrate AI-powered telemedicine over integrated satellite 5G network
As part of a telemedicine demonstration, European Space Agency (ESA) teams based at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) in Harwell, UK, and the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in…
ESA, Telesat and RAL Space successfully demonstrate Q-Band satellite link over low Earth orbit
ESA, Telesat and the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space have reported a groundbreaking milestone in telecommunications technology, successfully establishing a Q-Band (38-39 GHz) link over LEO, between the RAL Space…
How ESA is enabling AI adoption in telecommunications
A strategic vision for the future of telecommunications, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) serves as the cornerstone of next-generation networks, has been presented in a new whitepaper released by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/…
ESA drives European and Japanese Partnerships for 5G/6G technological collaboration
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) of Japan met at the NICT Innovation Center in Tokyo on 31 March. The meeting discussed the key results of trials resulting from the ESA…
ESA and GSMA to support three 5G/6G-NTN innovation challenges for global seamless connectivity
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Foundry announced at MWC25 Barcelona, Spain, an ESA-funding round to support three innovation challenges.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), taking a further step towards transforming the future of global connectivity.
ESA white paper to optimise performance and operations for 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks
The European Space Agency (ESA), together with a consortium of European satellite industry, terrestrial technology providers and terrestrial mobile network operators, have released a study to investigate and optimise…
ESA and Seamless Air Alliance drive 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity for aviation
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) have made key achievements in the development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for aviation connectivity.
ESA’s 5G/6G Hub introduces new 5G- millimetre-wave capabilities
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Poland-based Creotech Instruments S.A. and Microamp Solutions to develop 5G-millimetre-wave (mmWave) capabilities, providing ultra-low latency that is critical…
ESA, Telesat and Amarisoft achieve world-first 5G 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network link over LEO
ESA and Telesat have reported a groundbreaking milestone in telecommunications technology, successfully establishing the world's first 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) link over Low Earth Orbit (LEO) between the ESTEC 5G Laboratory and the…
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