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European Space Agency reinforces role of Non-Terrestrial Networks as part of global 6G vision

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/6G Programme Office co-organised the first ETSI Conference, which focused on how Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) will natively integrate with Terrestrial Networks (TN) in 6G and play a key role in the adoption and utilisation of 6G on a global scale, has culminated in a success with dialogues underway to ensure open and robust and  standards for globally leading 5G and soon 6G connectivity ecosystem. The Conference was co-organised by ESA, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) , the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU).

European Space Agency's Space for 5G/6G team co-winners of the Satellite Technology of the Year Award

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/6G programme line, part of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications, contributed to the winning team at the SATELLITE 2024 conference in Washington DC, United States. The team collected the Satellite Technology of the Year award, decided by the editorial board of publication, Via Satellite, and a public vote.

European Space Agency launches seventh annual conference around optical and quantum communications

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Strategic Programme Line (SPL), Optical and Quantum Communications - ScyLight, and the Netherlands Space Office has announced the hosting of its seventh annual ScyLight Conference and second Quantum Communications Workshop, which will take place on 12-14 June 2024 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

European Space Agency and Hisdesat partnership sees Pacis 3 antenna move closer to orbit

The Pacis 3 project – which is a partnership between the European Space Agency (ESA) and satellite operator Hisdesat – has taken a significant step forward in its progress to launch a SpainSat NG satellite. As part of the thermal hardware for the Pacis 3 active antennas, four Loop Heat Pipe Sub-Assemblies (LSA) have been delivered and integrated to the first satellite in Toulouse, France.

European Space Agency introduces industry-driven partnership for resilient connectivity during disasters

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new partnership with an industrial consortium through a project called Smart-Connect, which aims to mitigate the challenges presented when existing telecommunication channels are disrupted during times of crisis – such as during wildfires and flooding.

Agenda released for European Space Agency co-organised “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G" Conference

The agenda for an ETSI event co-organised with the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Space for 5G/6G programme on integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) into 6G systems, has been released and will allow for industry and academia to discuss the current state of play – and future – of connectivity beyond 5G. The free conference is scheduled to take place 3-4 April 2024 on the Sophia Antipolis technology park in southeast France.

European Space Agency and GSMA carry forward future of connectivity after Mobile World Congress success

The close of Mobile World Congress, MWC Barcelona for short, has been hailed as a huge success by the engineers of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/6G programme line and the global mobile innovation organisation, GSMA – not just for the future of connectivity but also in the interactions garnered from an over-one-hundred-thousand-visitor-strong audience, one of which included His Majesty the King of Spain, Felipe VI.

5G/6G Hub’s metaverse to connect industry and academia online and at Mobile World Congress

In an effort to showcase the European Space Agency's (ESA) work in the integration of satellite and terrestrial communications, engineers of the Space for 5G/6G programme line have created a virtual environment based on the GSMA Pavilion at Mobile World Congress (MWC), held in Barcelona, Spain.

Space for 5G/6G partners with GSMA for funding opportunities and launch of connectivity initiatives

Two new funding opportunities in a partnership between the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space for 5G/6G programme line and the GSMA Foundry have been unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The opportunities offer industry and academia the chance to submit ideas to leverage the transformative potential of seamless Terrestrial Networks (TN) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), as well as to revolutionise the mobility market.

European Space Agency’s 5G/6G Hub takes part in real-world demonstration of key technology for resilient connectivity

A real-world demonstration of a key technology, being developed in partnership with the European Space Agency's (ESA) Space for 5G/6G programme line, has been conducted by advanced networking and laser communications technologies company Aalyria.