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How to extend the lifespan of satellites and enabling cost efficiency through AI software

AI investment is booming globally, ESA is helping drive the ongoing transformation, enabled by technological innovations in the satellite telecommunication operations, through strategic research and development activities. A recent example is the Context Aware Spacecraft Telemetry Checking (CASTeC) platform, developed through ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems’ (ARTES) Competitiveness & Growth programme.

ESA and AAC Clyde Space set sail on project to enhance maritime capabilities from space

The European Space Agency (ESA) and AAC Clyde Space are working to drive space-enabled capabilities to support maritime operations across the globe through the INFLECION project.

ESA’s 5G/6G Hub introduces new 5G- millimetre-wave capabilities

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Poland-based Creotech Instruments S.A. and Microamp Solutions to develop 5G-millimetre-wave (mmWave) capabilities, providing ultra-low latency that is critical for next-generation space and terrestrial applications.

HydRON moves into next phase with Thales Alenia Space to develop optical LEO multi-orbit extension layer

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughput Digital and Optical Network (HydRON) project, marking a significant step forward in space-based optical communications.

Pacis 3 now in orbit aboard Hisdesat’s SpainSat NG I

The European secure satellite communications sector marked a strategic milestone as SpainSat Next Generation I (SNG I), with ESA’s Pacis 3 antennas onboard, successfully deployed via SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral.

ESA and European Commission partner to develop secure quantum communication infrastructure

The European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) marks a significant step forward in meeting the EU’s Digital Decade target of being at the forefront of quantum capabilities by 2030.

ESA and Viasat towards a Direct-to-Device partnership

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Viasat announced an agreement to work together towards a public-private partnership for a direct-to-device project. As part of ESA’s direct-to-device initiative, the partnership project was signed by Laurent Jaffart, ESA’s Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, and Mark Dankberg, Viasat’s CEO, on 27 January 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.

ESA and Telesat have reported a groundbreaking milestone in telecommunications technology, successfully establishing the world's first 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) link over Low Earth Orbit (LEO) between the ESTEC 5G Laboratory and the Telesat LEO 3 satellite (thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between Telesat and ESA), using a Amarisoft 5G protocol stack.

How to extend the lifespan of satellites and enabling cost efficiency through AI software

ESA and AAC Clyde Space set sail on project to enhance maritime capabilities from space

ESA’s 5G/6G Hub introduces new 5G- millimetre-wave capabilities

HydRON moves into next phase with Thales Alenia Space to develop optical LEO multi-orbit extension layer

Pacis 3 now in orbit aboard Hisdesat’s SpainSat NG I

ESA and European Commission partner to develop secure quantum communication infrastructure

ESA and Viasat towards a Direct-to-Device partnership

ESA’s Pacis 3 project to launch aboard Hisdesat’s SpainSat NG I

ESA to support building of Estonia’s Space Cyber Range

ESA, Telesat and Amarisoft achieve world-first 5G 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network link over LEO

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