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 project pioneers AI enhanced 5G and high-resolution imaging solutions
ESA’s Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity programme line is playing a pivotal role in bridging technological frontiers, demonstrating how space-enabled networks can transform business capabilities through the…
ESA and Telesat showcase the potential of Non-Terrestrial Networks for timing and positioning
ESA, in collaboration with Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), has achieved a significant milestone in developing future satellite Internet technology, successfully testing new 5G capabilities that could revolutionise how businesses and individuals…
ESA study sets path for European 5G space networks
ESA, together with a consortium of European satellite industry and satellite and terrestrial 5G technology providers, has developed a study to assess future 5G space-based infrastructures and their associated system…
ESA boosts Italian agriculture and disaster response through 5G satellites
Satellite 5G capabilities are growing in their importance across businesses and society. ESA’s 5G-HOST-SAT (5G Hub Over-The-Air Vertical Segment Validations) project is working to support the digitisation and greening of the…
ESA project to revolutionise communication of media content with satellite-enhanced 5G networks
ESA’s 5G-EMERGE project, as part of its Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity programme, is expanding its scope to meet the growing needs of media distribution as it moves into its second phase.
ESA’s Xtend 5G project to develop an independent hybrid satellite connectivity system
ESA is working with Forsway, a provider of cost-efficient hybrid satellite terrestrial solutions and equipment for broadband connectivity, to develop a two-way/ hybrid satellite connectivity system.
ESA showcases German space-enabled 6G connectivity capabilities
ESA is a key driver of 5G and 6G technologies, with 6G technologies still in the middle of their research and development and pre-standardisation phases. These challenges and opportunities will be shared by ESA’s Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable…
ESA expands 5G/6G Non-Terrestrial Network cooperation with South Korea
ESA is continuing its commitment to strengthening international cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area of 5G/6G communications with the Satcom Forum of South Korea, a group of 41 leading Korean companies including…
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…
European Space Agency launches Non-Terrestrial Network Forum
ESA’s Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Forum, a not-for-profit organisation that kicked off in July 2024, has brought together over 288 global experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to advance the development and…
ESA pioneers satellite-enhanced vehicle-to-everything connectivity to boost Europe's automotiv…
ESA is supporting the future of automotive connectivity through its “V2X (vehicle to everything – where a vehicle shares its information with other vehicles and smart systems using wireless connectivity) – services…
European Space Agency partner with Nokia to develop 5G-enabled low-latency solutions
To meet growing connectivity needs, the European Space Agency’s Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity programme line, in collaboration with the UK Space Agency (UKSA), has awarded a development contract to…
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