EDRS-C in Airbus’s Compact Antenna Test Range facility

The second satellite in the European Data Relay System (EDRS) undergoes tests at Airbus's Compact Antenna Test Range facility.

EDRS – dubbed the ‘SpaceDataHighway’ by its private operator Airbus – uses innovative laser technology to dramatically cut the time needed for Earth observation satellites to deliver information to the ground.

The system enables people to observe Earth almost live, accelerating responses to emergency situations and spurring the development of new services and products that create jobs and increase prosperity.