Satellite-enabled air traffic control system takes to the skies
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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.
How ESA helps connect industry and spark 5G innovation
Connecting people and machines to everything, everywhere and at all times through 5G networks promises to transform society.
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.
Third ScyLight workshop 2019 highlights
On the 5th and 6th June 2019, the third annual ScyLight workshop took place in the two of the most important Romanian historical palaces: Hilton Atheene Palace and Palais Ghica Victoria in the town of Bucharest.
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.
Space-enabled app for pilots takes to the skies
An app that integrates navigational data and weather conditions to improve flight safety for pilots has been launched. Its inventors hope to have a full commercial version on sale by the end of the year.