ESA's 5G/6G Hub

British companies are using satellite-enabled connectivity to accelerate the digital transformation of the European economy – as highlighted at an industry showcase held in the UK.

The event – which focused on the ongoing and successful collaboration between ESA and the UK – took place at the agency’s European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) in Oxfordshire.

It emphasized the crucial role ECSAT has in promoting UK space achievements in Europe.

The event was attended by Josef Aschbacher, ESA’s Director General, as well as many other key members of the British and European space industries.

Based at Harwell Campus, ECSAT hosts several centres for innovation, including ESA’s 5G/6G Hub.

From this facility, ESA is collaborating with industry to explore the potential of converged 5G terrestrial and satellite networks.