10 Dec 2025
Italy's reference airline has adopted the first of its kind satellite technology, heralding the next generation of aircraft communications standards.
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate establishing a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere in the world – especially in underserved areas.
13 May 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) remains a key supporter of advanced satellite technologies, as shown through the "Spatial Power Combining Amplifiers at Ka and Q/V Bands for Telecom Satellites" project. The successful project marks the demonstration of spatially combined amplifiers in a single waveguide across Ka and Q frequency bands, a testament to the collaborative potential of European space innovation.