In-orbit optical downlink demonstration paves the way for laser satellite communications
17 Jul 2024
A European consortium, primed by Airbus Netherlands (NL), has demonstrated a world-first 9 Gbit/s class, optical downlink from geostationary orbit. Through ESA’s Consolidation of Refinement…
European New Space propulsion system supported by ESA’s Core Competitiveness programme gains valuable market successes
27 Jun 2024
With support of ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Core Competitiveness programme funding, Dawn Aerospace and Com&Sens have partnered to develop an innovative smart…
ESA and Viasat-led consortium partner to enhance satellite capacity through optical intersatellite link technology and AI-based automation
27 Jun 2024
The Advanced Innovative Data Access Network (AIDAN) project celebrated further success as ESA Member States Delegates, industry partners and ESA came together for its evolutionary…
ESA-supported LacunaSat-2B satellite successfully completes three-year mission and deorbits
20 Jun 2024
LacunaSat-2B, a 3U satellite forming part of Lacuna Space’s constellation, has successfully completed its three-year mission and deorbited in April 2024. The satellite was commissioned…
Integrations made through European Space Agency’s Pacis 3 project moves Spainsat NG closer to launch pad
14 Jun 2024
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Pacis 3 project took another step towards the launch pad, with the Direct Radiating Array Transmit (DRA TX) antenna and…
European Space Agency to support technological development for next-generation constellation
22 May 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) is continuing its partnership with Eutelsat Group (recently merged with LEO operator OneWeb) through the Sunrise partnership project. The project,…
European Space Agency’s ARTES programme introduces agile process to meet growing satellite communication demand
08 May 2024
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme, through the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications, is streamlining its programmatic tools to…
European Space Agency reinforces role of Non-Terrestrial Networks as part of global 6G vision
15 Apr 2024
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/6G Programme Office co-organised the first ETSI Conference, which focused on how Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) will natively integrate with Terrestrial…
European Space Agency’s Space for 5G/6G team co-winners of the Satellite Technology of the Year Award
09 Apr 2024
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/6G programme line, part of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications, contributed to the winning team at…
European Space Agency launches seventh annual conference around optical and quantum communications
25 Mar 2024
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Strategic Programme Line (SPL), Optical and Quantum Communications – ScyLight, and the Netherlands Space Office has announced the hosting of…