The space-based component of the new European Commission (DG-Connect) quantum communication infrastructure is known as SAGA (Security And cryptoGrAphic mission) and will be developed under ESA’s responsibility. It consists of satellite quantum communication systems with pan-European reach.

Two consortia led by Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space respectively, recently kicked-off two projects related to HydRON, both which are being funded by the European Space Agency (ESA). The parallel contracts will allow the primes…

For the best chance of success in securing funding via the ARTES 4.0 programme and provided all other conditions are met, submissions for the Optical and Quantum Communications programme line should be in line with the following specific requirements:

A team of experts from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Oxford University are working to deliver a 3 half day course in May, giving an introduction to satellite optical communications.

The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” comes with an increasing pace of development and digitalisation, driven - and enabled by vast amounts of data. Already today, the limitations of conventional networks impact the deployment and end user service…

A European consortium, primed by Airbus Netherlands (NL), has demonstrated a world-first 9 Gbit/s class, optical downlink from geostationary orbit. Through ESA’s Consolidation of Refinement of Optical Link Architectures…

ESA organises regular workshops with industrial stakeholders to foster cooperation and to inform about recent developments and trends in the field of optical communications.

Sending vast quantities of data between satellites speedily and securely means using light to communicate. Now a group of space companies, research centres and universities working with ESA has established a series of specifications on how…

Optical and quantum technologies will revolutionise connectivity on a global scale. They will boost the performance, security and resilience of our satellites exponentially, and help us safeguard our data at levels which previously were inconceivable.

ESA`s strategic programme line Space for Optical & Quantum Communications, also known as 'ScyLight’, kickstarts the development of these disruptive technologies, supports the industry with research, initiates studies, plans pilots, and defines critical technology roadmaps. It is driven by the worldwide evolution towards global, digital networks moving vast amounts of data around the world.

The role of optical communication in space missions continues to gain importance with ESA’s multi-orbit High-throughput Optical Network in Space (HydRON) project, which aims to demonstrate European and Canadian technological maturity as well as…

The European Space Agency (ESA), RHEA System Luxembourg, LuxSpace Sarl, Aurora Insight and the European Business Reliance Centre (EBRC) are joining forces for the development and deployment of a European Spectrum Monitoring System leveraging…

In pursuit of these high-level objectives, ESA performs system studies, market analyses, initiates developments of critical technologies defined in the ScyLight workplan and ESA maintains an “always open call” to provide support to activities initiated by industry on their own ideas and developments plans.

ScyLight is the home for designing and demonstrating the elements of an “Internet beyond the Clouds" system – the world first High Throughput Optical Network, called HydRON, aiming for Terabit throughput interconnecting space assets to seamlessly integrate them with terrestrial fibre networks.

The ScyLight 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.

ScyLight bundles and strengthens Europe’s diverse, early-stage and increasingly advanced activities in the satcom market segment and intends to bring these emerging technologies and businesses to maturity and commercial fruition as quickly as possible.

The Optical and Quantum Communications - ScyLight is an ESA strategic programme line dedicated to optical communications, photonics and quantum communication. Forming part of the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES), the programme that supports technology developments in satellite communications, seeking to keep European and Canadian industry at the leading edge of the global market.

More than 150 attendees including national delegations, industrial representatives of ESA member states, ESA staff members and academic researchers met in Bonn this week for the 5th ScyLight Workshop. This was the first time the event was able to…

Micromatt Canada Ltd is a company based in Saint-Laurent, QC, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of electronic components.

ESA is bringing together Hungarian and Estonian space expertise, which will see the development and launch of Estonia’s first commercial satellite.

With a focus on quality and innovation, the company serves a diverse range of industries, providing solutions for various electronic applications.

Optical and quantum technologies are the next revolution of connectivity and enable ultra-fast and secure data exchange. We kick-start the development of new and disruptive technologies, fuel innovation, and mastermind public-private partnerships.

A consortium of European industry, led by Dutch firm TNO and backed by the European Space Agency (ESA), has successfully established the world’s first robust optical datalink using real-world conditions in field tests held in the Netherlands.

Optical & Quantum Communications: We are the laboratory, we are the incubator, we are the enabler of Europe’s future in space.

Please refer to the 'How to work with us’ section to learn about all your options to work with ESA on ground-breaking optical and quantum communication projects under the ARTES 4.0 programme.

ScyLight aims to address the development, demonstration and utilisation of innovative optical and quantum technologies for satellite communication. By supporting industry to develop and extend its manufacturing capabilities, it helps prepare stakeholders to seize related market opportunities.

Telecommunications equipment company, TESAT, and fibre-optic technology leader, MPB Communications, successfully demonstrated a 100 Gigabit per second (Gbps) data at 40 Watts (W) optical output power over a distance of…