For planet earth and beyond
The role of optical communication in space missions continues to gain importance with ESA’s multi-orbit High-throughput Optical Network in Space (HydRON) project, which aims to demonstrate European and Canadian technological maturity as well as stimulate industry in maintaining technological leadership during the emerging developments of satellite communication.
ESA is using the ever-increasing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Europe’s ability to respond more effectively and quickly to civil security and disaster situations.
ESA has kicked off the next phase of its Moonlight programme, following a contract signature for Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan in October 2024.
ESA, in partnership with a Starion-led industrial consortium, launched a project to develop a new space-enabled service for crisis response.
ESA hosted its latest iteration of Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Final Presentation Days at its European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) site, located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in the UK.
The SpainSat NG-1 spacecraft has successfully completed its thermal and mechanical environmental test campaign, marking a crucial milestone for the Pacis 3 project.
Applied Data Science Partners (ADSP) is running a study on behalf of ESA to explore how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can transform satellite system design processes.
ESA, in its Sunrise Partnership Project with Eutelsat OneWeb – part of Eutelsat Group – is driving 5G connectivity, at anytime, anywhere even in remote locations. The project, also supported by the UK Space Agency, is demonstrating Eutelsat Group’s 600+ OneWeb satellite constellation capabilities through partnering with two maritime expeditions, Sail for Tomorrow and Polar Pod.
ESA has entered into a contract with a COM-DEV Europe-led consortium to develop a cutting-edge quantum-safe satellite communication system.
ESA is working to ensure that its Member States have access to secure and resilient connectivity, on a national and European level. Working with the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, the agency has backed seven Greek CubeSat missions, developed by small and medium-sized companies and universities, since June 2023.