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Space and Satcom for 5G

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With an emphasis on European Transport and Connected Mobility
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Profound changes lie ahead for the transport and communications sectors, both in Europe and worldwide. While technological innovation and disruptive business models spur the demand for new mobility services, transportation systems are developing towards connected mobility.

  • ESA-STAR REFERENCE AO8872
  • Activity Kick-start Activity
  • Opening date 30-05-2017
  • Closing date 10-07-2017

According to FAO by 2050 the world’s population will reach 9.1 billion and in order to feed this larger population, food production must increase by 70%. Annual cereal production will need to rise to about 3 billion tonnes from 2.1 billion today and annual meat production will need to rise by over 200 million tonnes to reach 470 million tonnes [source].

  • ESA-STAR REFERENCE AO8729
  • Activity Feasibility Study
  • Opening date 02-05-2017
  • Closing date 28-08-2017

The development of capabilities in order to counteract CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and explosive) threats is one of the priorities area in the field of security and emergency response. A lot has been done in this context but several gaps are still present when it comes to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery from both  accidental and  intentional CBRNe events.