ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications

• Technology to boost high-speed satellite connectivity

  British electronics specialist Filtronic is developing advanced technology that will enable next-generation satellite constellations to deliver high-speed broadband internet coverage.

• Beam-hopping JoeySat passes in-orbit tests

  An advanced broadband satellite providing high-speed internet services that demonstrate next-generation 5G connectivity has passed its initial in-orbit tests.

• Advanced aircraft tracking will come live from space

  Satellites will soon be used to keep an independent eye on airborne planes, under a deal agreed between ESA and Spire Global, a company that provides space-based data, analytics and space services.

• OneSat’s robot arms enable fully European propulsion

  A robotic arm – entirely developed and built in Europe – that enables a satellite to change and control its orbit fuel efficiently has passed its qualification review for launch into space on the OneSat range of satellites.

• Europe-wide space-enabled aviation approaches take off

  Commercial air passengers across Europe will soon experience fewer flight delays and greener travel thanks to pilots being able to use satellites to route their planes.