ESA and Neuraspace collaborate to reduce signal noise

Neuraspace, a European leader in space domain awareness (SDA) solutions, is working with ESA to revolutionise satellite navigation and orbit management through innovative use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies.

The joint project, developed with the support of ESA’s NAVISP (Element 2) programme, is titled “Stop Getting Noise – Automated GNSS Processing for Smarter Orbits”. It seeks to address critical operational challenges faced by commercial satellite operators, launch service providers and defence and government agencies.

The challenges to be addressed include the urgent need for more scalable, accurate, and autonomous orbit determination, particularly for satellite mega-constellations, in an increasingly congested space environment. Whereas defence and government agencies demand high-confidence SDA solutions amid increasing geopolitical tensions, satellite operators require reliable orbit tracking and early mission support.

With the help of Neuraspace, the envisioned result from various planned innovations to use GNSS, and automate manual processes onboard a satellite, will further reduce the risk of satellite collisions, enabling satellite operators to make faster and more accurate decisions about safekeeping their assets. They will also lead to more efficient operations, due to lesser reliance on ground infrastructure, and smarter fuel management translating into lower mission costs for operators.

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