Thursday 05 March
11:40 - 12:10 | Space Data Conference Theatre
Validating Tomorrow’s SatComs Services Today: ESA Project Case Studies with SAC & Calnex
Calnex and Satellite Applications Catapult will present insights from two ESA programmes advancing next‑generation SatComs–5G integration. Drawing on real constellation‑level modelling from the TINA project and the hybrid 5G/LEO testbed created for NG‑eCall, the session will show how high‑fidelity network emulation accelerates innovation, derisks complex mission architectures, and enables reliable, real‑world testing before deployment.
Key Takeaways
- How SAC and Calnex modelled dynamic, multi‑orbit satellite networks—including OneWeb‑scale constellations—to support ESA research
- Learnings from building the ESA NG‑eCall hybrid SatComs/5G testbed and validating performance under rapidly changing LEO conditions
- Why advanced emulation is essential for application readiness, system optimisation, and mission assurance in modern space‑enabled services
