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Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S) User Studies
Society and economy are increasingly dependent on secure telecommunications networks. These networks are required for the secure operation of critical infrastructures, governmental services or in transport. They may constitute a systemic point of failure
Society and economy are increasingly dependent on secure telecommunications networks. These networks are required for the secure operation of critical infrastructures, governmental services or in transport. They may constitute a systemic point of failure with major safety and security threats, in particular during disruptions caused by natural or human-made disasters or by cyberattacks. Satellite communications can provide a secure space component as a self-standing element or in complement to the terrestrial telecommunications system. Terrestrial networks may benefit from satellite communication infrastructure to reduce vulnerability and increase the overall resilience.
The European Space Agency has initiated a new ARTES Strategic Programme Line dedicated to “Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S)”. It is aimed at supporting the development of safe and secure satellite communication systems to improve digital European telecommunication infrastructure resilience. Additionally, the 4S programme aims to support the development of security and safety applications and their adoption in the coming decade by relevant user communities and institutional/public governing bodies.
In support of the ARTES 4.0 4S initiative, ESA Space Solutions is launching three new invitations to tender for user studies aimed at identifying and assessing the needs for new applications which will benefit from future secure satcom infrastructures, as well as other space and non-space technologies. Such needs shall be established in cooperation with users and stakeholders from the essential services, transport and public safety vertical sectors.
The proposed studies shall establish a dialogue with the user communities to contribute to the identification of the needs and the definition of the system requirements for the future secure satcom systems. Furthermore, they shall establish a roadmap towards developing the identified services and showcasing them to a defined set of users and potential customers. It is envisaged that the studies will be followed by a set of precursor demonstrations proving the benefits of the proposed safety and security applications.
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Link: https://business.esa.int/news/space-systems-for-safety-and-security-4s-user-studies
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