European Space Agency
The GSMA Foundry and the European Space Agency (ESA) have partnered to merge mobile and satellite technologies, aiming to integrate satellite communications with 5G and future 6G networks. This collaboration centers on the GSMA Foundry innovation accelerator, uniting mobile network operators to accelerate cross-industry collaboration and real-world solutions. Working alongside ESA’s 5G/6G Hub, this partnership promises groundbreaking advancements bridging terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, driving progress in mobile and satellite industries.
ESA x GSMA Foundry Challenges 2026
Four innovation challenges launched at MWC Barcelona 2026, which are available to entities within ESA Member States, and are designed to drive advancements in satellite and terrestrial connectivity. Read more here.
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Partnership Resources
Partnership News
Monday 16 March, 2026
Celebrating the ESA × GSMA Foundry Challenge Winners
Monday 2 March, 2026
GSMA Foundry and ESA Announce Access to New Funding worth up to €100M for AI, NTN, D2D and 6G at MWC26 Barcelona
Tuesday 16 September, 2025
GSMA Foundry and ESA renew partnership to drive the future of mobile-satellite innovation
Thursday 6 March, 2025
ESA and GSMA Foundry Launch Innovation Challenges to Drive Satellite-Terrestrial Integration at MWC Barcelona 2025
Wednesday 6 November, 2024
Exploring the Future of Space Tech and Sustainability with ESA’s Vision for a Converged, Connected World
Monday 8 April, 2024
ESA-GSMA Foundry agreement signals new extra-terrestrial mobile communication
Wednesday 27 March, 2024
GSMA Foundry technology showcase gives visibility to industry’s most promising innovations
Monday 26 February, 2024
European Space Agency and GSMA Foundry Forge Ahead with Partnership, including funding opportunities to help the industry pioneer new innovations in terrestrial-satellite communication
Thursday 13 July, 2023
GSMA and European Space Agency launch new communications innovation partnership