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Opportunity: Moonlight Initiative - Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) Call for Ideas and Use Cases

8 Feb 2022

As of today, several dozens of commercial and institutional missions to the Moon are planned for the coming decades, exceeding the number of successful lunar missions during the space race in the 60s and 70s. One of the key differences this time is that a significant proportion of these missions are supported by private capital investments and involve players that are not traditionally associated with the space sector. 

ESA tests space-enabled 5G connectivity

2 Feb 2022

Telecommunications experts at two centres for 5G innovation in the UK have communicated via video link using the seamless connectivity delivered by integrated terrestrial and satellite networks.

ESA awards two contracts for laser-communication projects related to HydRON

28 Jan 2022

Two consortia led by Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space respectively, recently kicked-off two projects related to HydRON, both which are being funded by the European Space Agency (ESA). The parallel contracts will allow the primes and their partners to develop their own vision demonstrating the potential for laser-communication. 

ESA-ECSAT 5G/6G Hub webinar | Space to expand connectivity

21 Feb 2022

The ESA-ECSAT 5G/6G Hub webinar is an online event  bringing together industrial actors from a range of business sectors. The attendees will have the opportunity to hear from telecommunications experts on how hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks can contribute to their technology development. The webinar will highlight examples from the areas of healthcare, the energy sector, and the automotive industry. 

Opportunity: Space Applications Supporting Digital Transformation in Public Safety

26 Jan 2022

Digital Transformation is the change of business by altering the business strategy, operations, products, and objectives through adopting digital technologies. By implementing digital transformation, public safety stakeholders can make better informed decisions and create additional opportunities for cross-agency collaboration. 

Invitation to tender: First phase for 4S system & services test bed

7 Mar 2022

As part of the ARTES 4.0 Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S) strategic action, the present Invitation to Tender (ITT) aims to define, specify, and develop the first core elements of an incremental test bed to be used in support of complex telecommunication systems and services design verification and validation.

Data-relay system connects astronauts direct to Europe

17 Jan 2022

Astronauts on board the International Space Station are connecting straight to Europe at light speed, thanks to the European Data Relay System.

An upgrade to the communications system is delivering broadband internet speeds similar to those enjoyed by families on Earth.

Pacis 3 validates antenna design concept

20 Jan 2022

ESA’s Pacis 3 Partnership Project is gaining pace with validation testing of new Direct Radiating Array (DRA) antenna hardware for Spainsat NG, at Airbus Defence and Space, Madrid.