ESA 5G & 6G Hub

Step into our 5G & 6G hub, where pioneering research intersects with groundbreaking demonstrations and applications. Come and experience unparalleled collaboration in this dynamic space and join us for events and showcases that unveil the future of technology.

The hub supports various topologies and has dynamic, multi-orbit satellite orchestration capabilities

GSMA Foundry have partnered with European Space Agency (ESA) to enable access for it’s members. We welcome GSMA Members to register their interest.

5G & 6G Hub Expansion

Hub focuses on:

5G Vodafone MPN terrestrial network (Carrier grade, 300 Mbps indoor / outdoor)
GEO and LEO satellite links
Satellite connectivity simulator
Automated configuration switching (Touch screen UI)
MEC and Edge compute functionality
Spatial computing (XR (MR/AR/VR))

5G & 6G Hub Locations

Harwell, UK (flagship hub)
Noordwijk, NL

ESA x GSMA Foundry Innovation Funding and Challenges

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5G Mobility Makerspace

At MWC Barcelona 2024, ESA and GSMA will unveil funding opportunities amounting to up to 15 million euros, specifically earmarked for the development of seamless terrestrial and non-terrestrial network connectivity solutions tailored to the mobility market.

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NTN x Open Gateway

The NTN Open Gateway Challenge centers on leveraging the transformative potential of seamless terrestrial (TN) and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to propel the development of connectivity solutions towards greater resilience, sustainability, and technological advancement.

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