The UK Space Agency and @ESA have unveiled plans to build upon the success of ECSAT in Harwell, which includes strengthening work on the centre’s 5G/6G hub, and further development of in-orbit servicing activities. 🛰️ Hear from our CEO Paul Bate and @ESA DG @aschbacherjosef 👇

Yesterday at #FIA2024, our Director Laurent Jaffart joined Kapil Mittal, Global Head Digital Airspace at @Ericsson in a fireside chat on @ESA's #satcoms efforts. Highlights from the discussion: 🌍Our mission: Connecting everyone, everywhere – on Earth and beyond 🛰️Innovating

🛰️ Did you know there are 9000+ satellites in orbit, with over 2200 inactive? At #FIA2024, Khalil Kably, Project Manager of the Sunrise Partnership Project, presented how joint ESA initiatives innovate next-gen low Earth orbit satellite tech while tackling the space debris

🚀 5 years ago today, EDRS-C, the second European Data Relay System satellite, was launched! Using laser technology, EDRS significantly cuts the time for Earth observation satellites to send data to ground users. This accelerates emergency responses to forest fires, floods, and

Discover @ESA's Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S) initiative! 4S brings together communities, institutions and industries to leverage space tech for improving cybersecurity, environmental monitoring and connectivity of cars, planes and ships 🛰️🌍

Calling all lunar navigation experts! Attending the International Astronautical Congress in Milan this October? We're inviting 1-minute pitches on stage for our session "Excuse me, can you direct me to the Shackleton Crater?", hosted by @ESA, NASA, and JAXA(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). We're seeking

We've teamed up with Nokia and UK Space Agency to revolutionise multimedia streaming 🛰️ Nokia's RXRM brings 360° video & 3D audio to VR headsets, computers & mobile devices. Now enhanced with satellite connectivity! 📱💻🥽 Imagine crystal-clear, reliable video for remote

We all know the pain of losing connection when driving across borders or entering a remote area. 📵🚗 That's why we're working with OHB and @DLR_EN to make uninterrupted vehicle connectivity a reality. By integrating satellites with 5G networks, we're ensuring your car is

144 organisations and growing, @ESA's NTN forum is uniting experts globally to bring connectivity to everyone🌍🛰️ Non-terrestrial networks (NTN) use satellites to extend 5G/6G signals to even the most remote areas. This will boost: 🏥 Healthcare access 🖥️ Education

We're preparing to open our doors for visitors in France, Italy and the Netherlands in the coming weeks. Get ready for more #ESAOpenDays 2024: 🇫🇷ESA HQ Paris, 20 Sept., 🇮🇹ESA ESRIN near Rome, 27 Sept. and 🇳🇱ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, 5/6 Oct. esa.int/About_Us/Exhib…

🚀 2 years ago today, the Eutelsat Konnect VHTS (Very High Throughput Satellite) launched on Ariane 5! This massive 8.9 m tall satellite – tallest ever built in Europe – revolutionises high-speed broadband and in-flight connectivity, while significantly improving internet access

Our Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications has a new X account! Be sure to give Laurent Jaffart a follow for highlights from the directorate and our work in the space sector!

#OTD 16 September 1987, launch of #Ariane3 V19 from Centre spatial guyanais with Eutelsat-1F4 (#ECS-4) 🛰️ on board. Comms satellite Aussat-A3 also shared the ride 🔗esa.int/About_Us/ESA_h…

The floods across central Europe are an important reminder that natural disasters are likely to increase with climate change. @ESA's Civil Security from Space (CSS) programme combines Earth observation, navigation and telecommunications satellites to better predict and swiftly

Exciting developments for #HummingSat! Our hummingbird-inspired satellites are small, low cost, and designed for 15-year geostationary service 🦜🛰️ Four satellites have been ordered so far: one for Intelsat to support their media and network customers, and three for

We’re supporting seven Greek CubeSat missions to bring the benefits of space to your everyday life. The CubeSats have varying benefits from supporting maritime safety and monitoring soil moisture, to advancing secure communications with optical technology. Design phase: ✅ Next

At European Space Agency's Industry Space Days, I presented our vision to support industrial competitiveness globally and address societal requirements for resilient terrestrial-integrated connectivity and secure communications. We need "ready now" solutions, not just "near-ready".