ESA commitments in satellite communications

In satellite communications, ESA aims to strengthen the competitive ability of the private sector in Europe, by being on the leading edge of research and development and by forging partnerships in industry.

Artemis-satellite. Illustration: ESA/J. Huart.

ESA’s telecommunications programme is divided in elements, within its Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES), a set of budgetary rules and regulations that permits research and development at various technical and economic levels.

ARTES is divided into programme lines that cover the principal strategic sectors:

Programme development
Technology
User segment
Interactive multimedia
Mobility
Large Platform Mission
In-orbit demonstrations
Inter-satellite Links (ISL) demonstration

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