One beam, many possibilities: the ScyLight programme patch
On Earth, we are surrounded by light. In the darkness of space, light is becoming one of the most valuable resources.
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HydRON: Fibre in the sky
Video: 00:01:15 Laser communications are revolutionising satellite communications. ESA's HydRON network will link satellites to optical-fibre networks on the ground, enabling reliable, instant connectivity anywhere on Earth. HydRON is a hig
ESA supports development of European spacecraft for servicing geostationary satellites
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with ClearSpace to advance the design and maturation of a spacecraft aimed at extending the operational life of satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO). Signed on 22 September, the contr
ESA starts next phase of IRIS² evolution through Low-LEO activities
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed 18 consolidation contracts bringing together nearly 80 companies to study new secure and resilient connectivity services. The contracts also cover associated mission concepts and aim to shape the f
Quantum laser pulse generator ready to power ESA's QKDSat
Encrypting messages from space by taking advantage of the laws of quantum physics is the next step towards secure communications. A core technology enabling this capability has now been qualified for QKDSat, a European Space Agency (ESA) Pa
IRIS² reinforced and accelerated as implementation advances
On 7 August, the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement to roll out IRIS², the European Union's new flagship satellite constellation. The agreement, among other things,
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