The future of telecommunications
With a view to Space19 +, ESA has identified several key areas in which European industry must innovate to compete globally and offer socio-economic benefits to its citizens. Satellite communications support almost every aspect of our daily life. One of the main areas of innovation is the integration of space resources in preparations for 5G technology, in order to fulfill its promise of global connectivity. This technology will open a lot of new business opportunities in the framework of the Internet of things, connectivity in logistics and automated transport, media, broadcasting and public safety. The Big Data security and capabilities of optical communications make up the future of satellite communications, an area in which European industry is already an international leader. Greater investment in these skills will help Europe stay at the forefront of global telecommunications. Future secure government communications services are another major development axis. Satellite com