Satellite Industry Days 2022

Satellite Industry Days

Part 4

Unlocking the Future of Satellite Communications in Europe with IRIS²

In this session we discuss the latest developments in the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnection & Security by Satellite (IRIS2) project: the European Commission’s quest for reliable, secure satellite communications.

We explore the efforts to establish the European Protected Waveform (EPW) for agile, secure, affordable and interoperable satellite communications. We also dive into a European industry initiative for developing and launching nano- and micro-satellites. And that’s not all - two ITU representatives provide valuable insight into the complex international regulatory framework for non-geostationary satellite systems. With the international coordination that is required to bring non-geostationary satellite constellations into orbit, this is an important topic that should not be missed

Watch the on-demand videos and find out:

  • The innovations of nano-satellites demonstrated in orbit
  • Artificial intelligence and the continued miniaturization of satellite technology
  • The European Protected Waveform (EPW) and other EU initiatives
  • Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnection & Security by Satellite (IRIS2), a multi-orbital communication infrastructure that will bring connectivity to both governmental and commercial users
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Expert insights on-demand

IRIS²: A new LEO constellation competitor
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IRIS²: A new LEO constellation competitor

The EU economy and society are undergoing a digital transformation, while geopolitical and cybersecurity threats increase, meaning Europe needs secure and resilient global connectivity. While NGSO satellite systems are rapidly gaining ground in the SATCOM industry, the EU satellite communications industry performed several (feasibility) studies from 2020 to 2022 for an EU space-based secure connectivity system. On March 23, 2023, the European Commission issued a call to tender for a contract to implement the Union Secure Connectivity Programme. IRIS2 will create a multi-orbital communications infrastructure, dedicated to providing satellite communications services to governments and commercial users.

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The European Protected Waveform (EPW) for secure, interoperable and flexible satellite communications
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The European Protected Waveform (EPW) for secure, interoperable and flexible satellite communications

In this session, Koen Willems discusses the EDF European Protected Waveform (EPW) program that launched in January 2023. The EPW focuses on agile, secure, affordable and interoperable satellite communications. The EPW needs to satisfy current and future requirements for military and secure operations, while taking into consideration upcoming disruptive technologies, EU initiatives such as GovSatCom, IRIS2 and multi-layered security and resiliency solutions.

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Radio based applications in the third decade of the nano-satellite revolution
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Radio based applications in the third decade of the nano-satellite revolution

Nano-satellites have proliferated and contributed to the development of novel space applications – particularly in the radio domain. This talk highlights current innovations in orbit and discusses ongoing application developments that leverage software defined technologies, artificial intelligence and the continued miniaturization of satellite technology.

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International regulatory framework for non-geostationary satellite systems
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International regulatory framework for non-geostationary satellite systems

In the last decade, satellite communications projects have emerged that use non-geostationary satellite orbits (non-GSO) making access to the shared radio frequency spectrum even more important. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) forms the basis for the international regulatory framework and defines the obligations and requirements for interference-free operation of satellite systems using non-GSO. This presentation examines the mechanisms and outlines the changes implemented after the last World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019.

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The experts

Jean-Benoît Laithier

Euroconsult

Jean-Benoît joined Euroconsult in 2021 as the principal advisor for the satellite communications ecosystem. Since joining the company, Jean-Benoît has held strategic consulting mandates for a set of government and commercial clients. Jean-Benoit is the editor-in-chief for Euroconsult’s Ground Segment Market Prospects research report.

Prior to joining Euroconsult, Jean-Benoît was Manager, Sales & Business Development at satellite operator SES, where he was responsible for business development, pre-sales, sales and post-sales for governments and institutions.

Jean-Benoît earned an aeronautical engineering degree from ENAC, a master's degree in microwave and optical telecommunications from the Université Paul Sabatier and an MBA from the EDHEC Business School.

Jean-Benoît Laithier

Koen Willems

ST Engineering iDirect (Europe) CY NV

Koen Willems is VP EU Programs and Government Relations at STE iDirect Europe, a market leader in satellite communications technologies and focuses on ground segment, baseband, network elements and waveform development.

Koen Willems has worked for over 25 years in the technology industry. Before joining ST Engineering iDirect in 2008, he was Product Marketing Manager for Europe at electronics giant TOSHIBA. His government and defense satellite market expertise has grown through his work on various large (EU) programs and frequent interactions with the end-user community. He also has several university degrees in subjects that cover European strategy, security and defense.

Koen Willems

Lars Krogh Alminde

GomSpace

Lars is co-founder of GomSpace and is now Chief Product Officer. He has an M.Sc.EE and PhD from Aalborg University in Denmark where he researched nano-satellites. At GomSpace he has held many roles over the years and helped develop the business and technologies, specifically innovative nano-satellite applications.

Lars Krogh Alminde, GomSpace

Nelson Malaguti

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Nelson Malaguti is Counsellor at the Radiocommunication Bureau (BR) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Since June 2006, Nelson has been responsible for ITU-R Study Group 4 on Satellite Services (FSS, BSS, MSS and RDSS) and the Coordination Committee for Vocabulary. Before, he worked at EMBRATEL in Brazil on the coordination, notification and registration processes for Brazilian satellite networks. Nelson received an M.Sc degree in telecommunications engineering from PUC-RIO, Brazil. He is currently involved in the preparations for WRC-23.

Nelson Malaguti

Timur Kadyrov

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Timur Kadyrov is Senior Radiocommunication Engineer in the Space Services Department (SSD) at the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Before joining the ITU in 2010, he worked on the international regulation of orbit-spectrum use for over 10 years. At the Radiocommunication Bureau Mr. Kadyrov is responsible for international coordinating non-geostationary satellite systems for more efficient and interference-free operation.

Timur Kadyrov, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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