Imagine the sky is a busy highway and we need a better radar system to make sure cars don't crash. This effort upgrades telescopes and radars across Europe and Asia to spot small objects orbiting Earth more accurately. It's like giving the EU a high-definition security camera system for outer space.
The EU lacks full autonomy in Space Surveillance and Tracking, specifically regarding the ability to survey and track objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with high precision.
Upgraded LEO survey capabilities for five specific assets, including the ES_S3TSR and FR_GRAVES_NG radars and the FLYEYE and POLON telescopes.
If you are a satellite operator dealing with the risk of orbital debris collisions — this project developed upgraded LEO survey capabilities that provide better tracking data. This reduces the risk of losing expensive assets in low Earth orbit.
If you are a security agency dealing with unidentified objects in space — this project developed improved radiofrequency and optical sensor integration. This ensures a more reliable and autonomous European space surveillance network.
If you are a provider dealing with the deployment of large LEO constellations — this project developed upgraded sensors like the POLON network. This helps in maintaining the safety and positioning of thousands of satellites.
The EU contribution for this project is EUR 27,500,000.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on upgrading existing assets like the ES_S3TSR and FR_GRAVES_NG radars, suggesting it is scaling existing infrastructure rather than starting from a lab prototype.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP or licensing terms provided in the project description.
The project period is from 2026-01-01 to 2028-06-30.
The project aims to improve connectivity and ensure compliance with minimum quality requirements, including protocols, procedures, and formats.
The consortium consists of 10 partners across 6 countries, heavily weighted toward research and public entities (5 research, 1 university, 4 other). Notably, there is a 0% industry ratio, meaning the project is driven by state agencies and research institutes rather than commercial companies, which is typical for strategic sovereign infrastructure like space surveillance.
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