New ARTES-funded whitepaper looks at the role of satcoms in the 5G context
21 Sep 2016
Satellite communications will play a vital role in the deployment and full realisation of fifth generation mobile networks, or 5G. That is the conclusion presented in…
Newtec wins industry award at IBC 2016
20 Sep 2016
At IBC 2016, leading satellite communications equipment supplier Newtec (BE) was presented with CSI Magazine’s “Best Cable or Satellite IP Solution” award for the second…
ESA signs Memorandum of Cooperation with SESAR
15 Sep 2016
Single-satellite interference mitigation solution
10 Sep 2016
Satellite interference is comparatively rare. But when it does occur, it can be highly disruptive to end-users, whether homes, businesses, or governments. For satellite operators,…
ARTES Competitiveness & Growth – the Outline and Full Proposal
08 Sep 2016
The most important aspects of the ARTES C&G Call for Proposals are described below. The Outline Proposal The Outline Proposal is always the first step…
Tesat-Spacecom’s Ka-band IMUX now flying multiple missions
31 Aug 2016
Today’s modern Ka-band multimedia satellites typically have a complex frequency plan, making the input multiplexer (IMUX) a critical component. The electrical and mechanical requirements have…
ARTES enables mass production of coaxial circulators and isolators in Germany
15 Jul 2016
Circulators and isolators are crucial components in a satellite communications payload, not only as stand-alone items, but also integrated in assemblies such as input multiplexers…
New heat dissipater keeps satellites cool in space
13 Jul 2016
In early July, an innovative Deployable Panel Radiator (DPR) underwent mechanical tests, both sine vibration and acoustic, at ESA’s test facility at ESTEC in Noordwijk,…
Mulcopim 2017 Workshop
12 Jul 2016
The Radio Frequency Equipment and Technology Section (TEC-ETE) of the Radio Frequency Systems, Payload and Technology Division (Directorate of Technical and Quality Management at ESA)…
Additive Manufacturing for RF/Microwave Hardware
12 Jul 2016
The Radio Frequency Equipment & Technology Section (TEC-ETE), the Antennas and Sub-millimeter Waves Section(TEC-EEA), the Materials Technology Section (TEC-QTM) and the Materials Space Evaluation…