ABACO PROJECT
Broadband Active Antennas for Constellations (New Space: Satellite Constellations)
The Broadband Active Antennas for Constellations project focuses on the development of next-generation broadband active antennas designed for large-scale satellite constellations in the New Space sector. This initiative aims to provide high-performance communication capabilities that enable global connectivity, scalability, and efficiency in low Earth orbit (LEO) systems.
Project Duration
The project will run from July 2024 to December 2026, encompassing design, development, and validation phases to ensure the optimal performance of active antenna technologies in satellite constellations.
Program and Funding
This project is part of the Espacial Technological Program – PTE 2024 (PTEG-20241003), funded by CDTI with the support of the Ministry of Science and Innovation, and co-financed by NextGenerationEU through the Recovery and Resilience Facility of the European Union, as established by Regulation (EU) 2020/2094 of the Council of 14 December 2020.
Consortium Partners
The project is carried out by a consortium of leading companies in aerospace and communications technology, each contributing specialized expertise to the development of advanced antenna systems:
- AIRBUS Defence and Space SAU
- Anteral SL
- Inster Tecnología y Comunicaciones SA
- SENER TAFS SA
- Televes SA
- Thales Alenia Space España SA
Together, these partners bring cutting-edge innovation and engineering excellence to the design of broadband active antennas, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in satellite communications and supporting the sustainable expansion of New Space infrastructure.
Funded by the CDTI
