http://telecom.esa.inthttp://telecom.esa.inthttp://telecom.esa.int/telecom/media/images/ESA_logo_rss.gifTIA news items. http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32470 "At The Heart of Europe's Space Missions", an article about 45 years of the Redu Centre is featured in the May edition of ESA's Bulletin publication. Redu Centre http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32470 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32469 "At The Heart of Europe's Space Missions", an article about 45 years of the Redu Centre is featured in the May edition of ESA's Bulletin publication. Redu Centre http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32469 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32467 A commercially successful satellite technology, developed as part of the ARTES 3-4 programme, is leading the market for digital cinema operating services. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32467 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32441 The Outline Proposal Development Tool for ARTES 3-4 Satcom Applications is now available online. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32441 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32078 The purpose of the activity is to study, develop and validate key technologies for a baseband modem prototype for an M2M/SCADA terminal for star network applications, particularly focusing on fixed assets applications, and exploiting the full capabilities offered by DVB-RCS2 specifications. ARTES 5.1 Technology http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32078 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32450 The objective of the Ultra Rapid Deployable Antenna project is to design, manufacture and test a Ku-band transmit & receive antenna having in mind security and emergency scenarios. The antenna will be foldable so that it can be easily transported and fast deployable/stowed so that a communication link can quickly be established. ARTES 5.1 Technology http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32450 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32063 The objective of this program is to design and qualify power dividers for space application in the Ku and K band. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32063 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32440 Development and qualification of high performance C-/Ka-Band coaxial circulators and isolators to provide qualified components with a reproducible and stable performance. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32440 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32428 Find out more about the latest in the development and launch plans for Alphasat at the dedicated Alphasat website. ARTES 8 Alphabus/Alphasat http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32428 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=31194 This is a pilot project to demonstrate the suitability of the Sat3Play platform, originally designed for the consumer and SoHo market, to provide reliable and secured financial services in remote and underserved areas in emerging countries in Africa. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=31194 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=31621 General http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=31621 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32417 A new system for the orbit determination of satellites in geostationary orbit has been successfully developed. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32417 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32410 The ARTES 3-4 Satcom Applications programme of the European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting public and commercial organisations to propose ideas, suggestions and business innovations for space-based applications and services related to satellite communications addressing European and Global market segments. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32410 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32255 The study is related to Delay-/Disruption-Tolerant Networking (DTN) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications. It investigates potential DTN/M2M and other DTN use-cases and their applicability for satellite communication scenarios. ARTES 1 Strategy http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32255 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32464 This study investigates a wide range of techniques and technologies for Ka band (and possibly Q/V bands) for providing higher capacity, more flexible next generation satellite broadband systems. ARTES 1 Strategy http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32464 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32439 RUAG Space L-band antenna array elements have been a successful product the last ~15 years. Recently we have noticed that the power requirements on the L-band feed chain will be more stringent in the near future. It is mandatory to secure our role as a supplier in the future and therefore we need to continue the development of our antenna element. ARTES 5.2 Technology http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32439 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32408 The KosmoMed project aims to develop a series of innovative Telemedicine products and services using satellite telecommunication technology in order to improve the quality of healthcare interventions and sustain the growth of the telemedicine sector. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32408 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=31865 By focusing on how to optimally create the best user experience for communicating highest quality images over bandwidth-limited communications systems, BEATLES targets key challenges in Mobile Satellite communications in general, and new Alphasat opportunities based on BGAN and GSPS in particular. ARTES 8 Alphabus/Alphasat http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=31865 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32393 The ARTES 5.1 workplan for 2013 can be found on EMITS, ITT number: AO7466 ARTES 5.1 Technology http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32393 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32394 The ARTES 1 Workplan 2013 can be found on EMITS, ITT number: AO7511 ARTES 1 Strategy http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32394 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32336 The objective of the project is the assessment of new filter design concepts based on dielectric technology for L- and S-band applications to improve performances mainly in terms of mass and volume minimization. ARTES 5.1 Technology http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32336 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32416 In this project a proof-of concept composite tank using a non-metallic liner was developed and demonstrated with an engineering model. The verification of design and materials was done analytically by FE analysis and experimentally by testing. ARTES 5.1 Technology http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32416 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32385 The Redsat onboard processor, a key to providing next-generation broadband through far better signal quality and speed at lower cost, is ready to be added to the first SmallGEO satellite platform for launch next year. ARTES 11 Small GEO http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32385 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32462 The main objective of this activity is to develop and qualify a Payload Interface Unit (PLIU) which will be used on the Iridium NEXT Satellites. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32462 http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32366 ESA’s retired GIOVE-A navigation mission has become the first civilian satellite to perform GPS position fixes from high orbit. ARTES 3-4 Products http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=32366