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TESAT’s high-flying, high-performance X-band modulator: a data-relay and data-downlink star

The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimate that by 2020 there will be around 40 trillion gigabytes of data in existence. To cope with this increasing volume, data rates for satellite transmission to the ground need to be augmented. TESAT, experts in manufacturing payload equipment for communication satellites, have developed in response a high-performance 8PSK X-band Modulator under ESA’s ARTES Competitiveness & Growth (ARTES C&G) programme.

Satellite-enabled air traffic control system takes to the skies

Air travel is set to become safer, swifter and more environmentally friendly thanks to the introduction of space-based technologies.

 

Chameleon satellite withstands extreme temperatures

The Quantum satellite – Europe’s reprogrammable telecommunications satellite – built through an ESA Partnership Project with its operator Eutelsat successfully completed thermal vacuum testing on 28 September. 

Shaken but not stirred: Konnect satellite completes vibration tests

The first Spacebus Neo satellite – Konnect, a high-throughput satellite ordered by Eutelsat – has successfully completed its mechanical test campaign in Thales Alenia Space facilities in Cannes.

EDRS-C successfully launched

The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has been successfully launched.

Space data relay system shows its speed

A satellite network that can zoom in on ships at sea and check for oil spills in almost real time has demonstrated its capabilities at a high-level international event in Brussels.

University spin-off puts Perugia on the technology map

This month an Italian company based in Perugia is celebrating a decade of successful collaboration with ESA. RF Microtech has experienced remarkable growth in the last few years, which has put the medieval town – normally famous for its stunning scenery, legendary chocolate and its jazz festival – firmly on the technology map.

 

Next satellite in the European Data Relay System is fuelled

The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has finished fuelling and is days away from launch.