New Opportunities in Satellite Communications: ESA ARTES 4.0 Tenders Announced

ESA announces three new Invitations to Tender under the ARTES 4.0 programme

The ESA Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) 4.0 Future Preparation (FP) strategy is designed to identify new market opportunities, define future technology needs, monitor regulatory trends, and develop new industry standards. This ensures the ARTES programme remains relevant and supports the growth of the satellite communications sector.

New Invitations to Tender

The ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications team invites innovative project proposals that align with the Future Preparation goals. The new Invitations to Tender are:

• Satellite Broadband at a Fiber Broadband Price Point. The closing date for this tender is 22 January 2025 at 13:00 CET, with the clarification request deadline on 15 January 2025 at 13:00 CET. Click on the button below to apply.

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• Vehicular Satellite Link Characterisation. The closing date for this tender is 29 January 2025 at 13:00 CET, with the clarification request deadline on 22 January 2025 at 13:00 CET. Click on the button below to apply.

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• Latency-Sensitive Routing in Multi-Layer Satcom Networks. The deadline and clarification request deadline for this tender are yet to be announced. Click on the button below to apply.

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To submit your proposals, all tenderers must first register to esa-star. This registration is required to access all documents and to place a bid. Learn how to register by clicking on the button below.