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Home users and companies need to transmit / receive high bit rate information and services with high availability and in a ubiquitous manner. At the same time the European Commission, which has proposed a challenging program that includes 100% coverage of users with aspeed of at least 30 Mbps by 2020. In SAT4NET we analyse the technical and economic feasibility of meeting such ambitious targets using the xDSL technology complemented by satellite as a supplementary service when the ground network performance is limited.
Telecom satellite transponder specifications relating to transmission performances which may be overly stringent, and which could be relaxed, thereby reducing satellite overall cost and schedule.
The objective of the activity is to design, develop and test methodologies and algorithms supporting trade-off analysis, performance evaluation, and operational concept of large non-geostationary constellations for commercial and secure communications.
The methodologies and algorithms developed shall be applied and tested in a software simulation on a satellite constellation for commercial and secure services.
IDEAA has been conceived as a key project to increase Power Electronics competitiveness for Active Antennas, to offer better performances (flexibility, mass, volume and efficiency) and more competitive price.
Constellation Operation Infrastructure (COPI) project co-funded by Spire and European Space Agency (ESA) and supported by Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA)
Through the Constellation OPeration Infrastructure (COPI) project, Spire has developed a web user interface (UI) that automates end-to-end satellite operations, removing the complexity of the underlying technology and processes to operate space assets. The UI allows users to connect directly with their satellites to task, schedule and monitor every aspect of their payload, data, fleet health and mission planning.
Development of critical technologies that are needed for the implementation of VDE-SAT on small platforms such as cubesats or microsatellites, characterized with limited resources and system budget constraints.
Analysis and selection of earth-qualified optical MUX/DEMUX devices, performances verification in facilities emulating typical space environment and robustness evaluation against harsh environments.
With Direct to device satellite connectivity, 3GPP has opened up a whole new paradigm in mobile communication by introducing the NTN feature. It is expected to gain quickly market traction. Operators will need to decide on the architecture options available and which deployment models to use for this new ecosystem.
The aim of the project is to develop a power supply for Ka/Q/V-Band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and associated technologies. The power supply should be modular, flexible and capable to function at high temperature.
The objective of project DOMUK (on the basis of the requirements defined in the ITT) is to develop compact and innovative high-power Output Demultiplexers (ODEMUX) for on-board satellite applications based on the ceramic-loaded resonators at Ku-band and Ka-band. Some breadboard (BB) models and two engineering model (EM) will be manufactured and experimentally verified to fully validate the proposed concepts. The target TRL is 5-6.
Optical Communications Systems are becoming a reality in the realm of small LEO platforms, implementing either inter-satellite or Direct‑to‑Earth links. This activity will develop an optical communication terminal based on a new paradigm, where a single electro-optical device performing motionless-optical beam steering replaces conventional multi-stage pointing system, which is also beneficial to the attitude control system of small satellites.
Development of 2W- and 4W-Class Ka-band (27 to 31 GHz) Packaged Power Amplifier, based on GaN European MMIC Technology, for Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT).
FDSat project identifies potential use cases for single channel full-duplex operation in SatCom and evaluates its feasibility by means of analysis and simulations. Furthermore, technological gaps and promising techniques for developing and implementing the required self-interference cancellation needed to enable single channel full duplex communications over SatCom links are investigated.
The project assessed the feasibility of high-aspect ratio (HAR) satellite designs, aimed at identifying possible use cases, advantages, and challenges. As part of the project, three HAR satellite designs have been conceptualised (SatCom, SAR, modular bus) and recommendations have been developed to further strengthen the industry in the uptake of this novel satellite concept.
The objective of the STRIVING cIU in-orbit validation/demonstration project was to gain flight heritage for the Beyond Gravity Finland Automotive/COTS component based Interface Electronics products.
ESA awarded a contract to LS telcom for the provision of consulting and technical services to support ESA with various matters related to radio spectrum for satellite services. The core issues considered were those relating to WRC-23 Agenda Items, however, the scope of services extended beyond WRC-23 and included assisting ESA to investigate the implications of emerging uses of spectrum allocated to satellite services and the identification of any interference mitigation requirements needed to avoid harmful interference to services operating in satellite bands and thus protect existing, and support the emergence of future, satellite communications systems.
ASTOS, a commercial software initially developed for ESA, evolved from trajectory optimization to a versatile tool for mission design, launch vehicle design, and more. The project seeks to enhance ASTOS with features for communication satellite and constellation design, catering to New Space demands for rapid cycles, user flexibility, and comprehensive coverage of user needs.
The objective of this activity is to comprehensively explore the application of generative AI within the SatCom industry. This includes understanding the current state-of-the-art in generative AI across various sectors and identifying how these tools and techniques can be adapted for SatCom applications.
The Multi-Voltage Power Processing Unit (MVPPU) concept is a modular PPU that can be tailored to operate different thruster technologies, and thrusters of different power ranges, by selecting its modules among a variety of building blocks developed by Airbus Crisa. This specific project scope is focused on Hall Effect Thruster technology application.
The objective of the activity is to develop and test an end-to-end system simulator that provides performance indicators which are key for the development of UAV satellite terminals with the target improvement of enabling key system tools for the development of UAV satellite terminals.
The project aims at reaching TRL8 for the CASTeC software as a service platform, which is an add-on functionality to Mission Control Software, implementing advanced telemetry checking in support to operations of satellites constellations. CASTeC provides early and context-based identification of anomalies in the behaviour of satellites, and identification of correlated events and telemetries, enabling fault isolation and mitigation strategies definition, supporting the troubleshooting operations. CASTeC also provides estimates of the Remaining Useful Life of the monitored satellite components.
The Airbus Italia Versatile Antenna Control Unit ( V-ACU) project was focused on the development, qualification and integration of a new antenna control unit capable to manage in house conceived tracking algorithms and free of any export control restriction.
“Demodulator supported by Artificial Neural Networks” aims to evaluate the benefit of an AI-enhanced demodulator compared to a traditional implementation. The main objectives are designing and testing an AI model for physical layer processing tasks, such as symbol soft de-mapping and channel decoding. The ultimate integration into an FPGA-based soft-GPU platform demonstrates the capabilities for onboard satellite applications.
ANELOQC is an ambitious project that aims to develop an APD-TIA receiver for 1550 nm detection at data-rates of 2.5 Gb/s with a bit-error-rate of 10-6 at a state-of-the-art sensitivity of -43 dBm.
The TANNDEM project aims to design and test a demodulator supported by an artificial neural network (ANN). This demodulator will be part of current communication standards such as 5G, DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting), Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS), and Internet of Things (IoT) for physical layer processing tasks: demodulation, de-mapping and channel decoding in satellite communication (Satcom) applications.
In this activity, a new class of RF components addressing future needs for ground segment network equipment in Q-, V-, and W-bands is developed. These components are produced monolithically using new Additive Manufacturing (AM) process with finer resolution to ensure lower insertion loss and better axial ratio (due to avoidance of assembly/alignment and interfaces) as well as lower production costs.
The R&S®CMX500 mobile radio tester from Rohde & Schwarz brings the satellite down to the lab. The instrument provides different user equipment (UE) testing capabilities that cover the entire 5G device development lifecycle - from design verification to conformance testing.
The LAND project aims to design, fabricate and test a large area 100 x 100 micrometer free space coupled superconducting nano-wire single-photon detector for quantum key distribution and photon starved optical communication applications.
EdgeSAT explores the applicability and implementation of edge networking concepts in satellite networks in order to identify and characterise the resulting opportunities for Satellite Network and Service providers as well as Satellite terminal manufacturers. As part of this mission, it specifies and validates a SatCom enabled edge node.
Through its activities, ALIX supports the satellite communication community to engage with 3GPP in order to develop contributions and advocate positions favourable to the SatCom sector within the 3GPP standardisation process such that they result in tangible industrial opportunities.
The project gathers organizations from the satellite communication community each holding key positions in 3GPP and ETSI as contributors, rapporteurs of study items or chairmanship of Working Group.
This study aims to identify synergies between SatCom and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT, but blockchain in pàrticular) as well as the preliminary definition for the architecture most suited for the implementation of a SatCom+DLT mission.
The project studies the best approach for implementing feeder links in future Non-Geostationary communication constellations:
RF feeder link using Super High Frequency bands (Ka or Ku)
RF feeder link using Extremely High Frequency EHF (Q/V and/or W)
Optical feeder links
Different Low Earth Orbit (LEO) scenarios are implemented to simulate the feeder link designs with a focus on topology, implementation, operations and service-level impacts.
SatNEx IV activities aim to study medium/long term directions of satellite telecommunication systems for any of the commercial or institutional applications that can be considered appealing by key players but still not mature enough for attracting industry or initiating dedicated ESA R&D activities.
The CYBERSAT project aims at investigating the effects of the current and upcoming cyber security regulations issued at European level on future satellite communication (SATCOM) systems and services. The twofold objective is, on the one hand, to identify and analyse the cyber security regulations and to assess their impact on the design, development and operations of SATCOM systems; on the other hand, to identify new SATCOM service opportunities fostered by these regulations.
Elaborate a vision and propose a strategy for the satellite telecom sector based on an innovative yet realistic technology roadmap, to both alleviate risks and exploit opportunities of the “Digital Disruption” that will affect most sectors of the world economy, and the IT and media industry in particular, in the coming decade.
Unhindered access to frequency spectrum is of fundamental importance to the whole satellite services sector and hence to the manufacturing industry it supports. This activity supported the satellite community both in the run-up and aftermath of the World Radio Conference 2019, and initiated preparation for the 2023 World Radio Conference.
Govsatcom services shall be provided to European Public Safety entities thanks to different means : classic commercial services, adequate procurement schemes to ensure immediate and guarantee access on either commercial assets or governmental assets, or dedicated Govsatcom assets. The aim of Securesat study is: first, to assess the Users and Mission requirements for Govsatcom communications, secondly to identify existing (or soon to be deployed) assets and adequate procurement models that can answer to these requirements,and then to identify the remaining gap and to define complementary new assets to fulfil the full set of requirements. The candidate solutions shall be evaluated through a trade-off to identify the best solutions (taking into account cost-effective parameters). Among the future assets, the development that could be part of a precursor will be identified and a first design will be realised.
The purpose of the project is to perform a study on the Integration of Satellite Backhauled HAPS in Future SATCOM Networks. The project covers a case selection and scenario definition, followed by a suitability analysis, identification of necessary adaptations in the 5G standard and development and validation of the adaptations. The project ends with the conclusions, roadmap and recommendations.
