Alphasat receives further financial support
23 Apr 2010
Jointly created by the European Commission and EIB, the RSFF improves access to research, development and innovation financing for private companies or public institutions. Alphasat,…
youDO ensures easy installation of DVB-RCS terminals
20 Apr 2010
In the case of Digital Video Broadcast – Return Channel Satellite or DVB-RCS, these questions are critical. Costs of installing a DVB-RCS terminal can be…
World leaders of aeronautical communications and European satellite operators take part in Iris Programme
15 Apr 2010
These studies provide an opportunity for several potential candidate service providers to assess the business opportunity. They will also interact with the ANTARES study to…
The need for spectrum allocations for Mobile Satellite Service
04 Mar 2010
In today’s world, the demand for a reliable broadband connection any time and anywhere is considered a necessity. This poses immense challenges for a terrestrial…
ESA issues open competition for EDRS phase B/C/D/ E1
26 Feb 2010
The programme will be implemented as a Public Private Partnership (PPP). This ITT, instigated through element 7 of ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES)…
ESA and EDA sign contracts for studies on “Satellite Services for UAS Missionsâ€
15 Feb 2010
“From an ESA point of view, the studies are expected to prove that satellite services can significantly contribute to paving the way for a broad…
First voyage for Alphabus Service Module
29 Jan 2010
The exceptional transport convoy is made up of a 20m truck carrying the spacecraft container, several escort cars, as well as a police escort to close…
ARTES 1 workshop offers a glimpse into future satcom markets
28 Jan 2010
The audience included ESA delegates from France, Italy, the UK, Canada, Norway, and the Netherlands. Presentations of several ARTES 1 studies analysing the status and evolution of the…
New features added to telecom.esa.int
18 Dec 2009
These updates are part of the continuous efforts of the telecom.esa.int team to ensure the website delivers the information you are looking for quickly and…
Iris Phase 2.1 system design activities begin
10 Dec 2009
Thales Alenia Space Italy was awarded contract prime following an Open Invitation To Tender (ITT) issued by ESA in March, 2009. It will lead a…