Optical and quantum technologies will revolutionize connectivity on a global scale. They will boost the performance, security and resilience of our systems exponentially, and help us safeguard our data at levels which previously were unconceivable.
ESA`s strategic programme line Space for Optical & Quantum Communications kickstarts the development of these disruptive technologies, supports the industry with research, initiates studies, plans pilots, and defines critical technology roadmaps. It bundles and strengthens Europe’s diverse, often early-stage and startup activities in this nascent market segment, and intends to bring these emerging technologies and businesses to maturity and commercial fruition as quickly as possible. The programme line focuses on the development of optical inter satellite links, space to ground links, airborne optical terminals, optical ground stations and photonics for super-performant optical up- and downlinks.
Optical & Quantum Communications: We are the laboratory, we are the incubator, we are the enabler of Europe’s future in space.
Related links
ARTES 4.0 planned activities Summary table (AT, ScyLight, 4S and 5G)
