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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications
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Advancing space-based connectivity – bringing broadband to rural areas, supporting crisis response, enhancing cybersecurity, and connecting everyone, everywhere, at all times. Part of the European Space Agency @esa.int family.
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 2h
Apply here 👉 jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwij...

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SAGA Lead Space Segment Engineer
SAGA Lead Space Segment Engineer
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 2h
Another job position related to secure communications!

🛰️We're hiring for a 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 for the Security And cryptoGrAphic mission (SAGA) project within our Satellite Programmes Department! The position is located at ESA in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
Image with ESA's Connectivity and Secure Communications Directorate logo on the right and the following phrases on the left: We're recruiting! SAGA Lead Space Segment Engineer Location: ESTEC, The Netherlands Application Deadline: 24 October 2025 Apply on: jobs.esa.int
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 2h
Apply here 👉 jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwij...

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Lead QKD Payload & User Segment Engineer
Lead QKD Payload & User Segment Engineer
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 2h
Would you like to work for the future of secure communications from space?

🛰️We're hiring for a 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐊𝐃 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 & 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 for the Security And cryptoGrAphic mission (SAGA) project within our Satellite Programmes Department! The position is located at ESA in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
Image with ESA's Connectivity and Secure Communications Directorate logo on the right and the following phrases on the left: We're recruiting! Lead QKD Payload & User Segment Engineer Location: ESTEC, The Netherlands Application Deadline: 17 October 2025 Apply on: jobs.esa.int
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 3d
🗣️Ramin says, “Humanity is returning to the Moon - this time to stay! Being part of ESA’s Moonlight activity is a thrilling step toward creating a lasting human presence beyond Earth and inspiring future generations to reach even further.”

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 3d
Meet the NAV Ground Mission Segment Engineer!🌔🛰️

Ramin is helping shape lunar exploration by working on ESA's Moonlight programme, supporting development of the Navigation Centre for future Moon communications & navigation.

Read what he has to say👇

Learn about the mission👉 bit.ly/41hDmco

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 7d
"As well as supporting the European Commission towards the development of the secure quantum communication infrastructure, EuroQCI," said Jaffart

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 7d
"ESA has launched several strategic actions, with the vision to build a strong, secure quantum future; including the development and maturation of quantum technology through partnership projects such as EAGLE-1 and QKDSat."

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
Did you know that 7 million unencrypted data records are compromised every day?😯🔒

ESA’s SAGA will distribute space-enabled secure quantum keys to protect governmental data.🛰️

ESA signs with @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social to move to the next phase.

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Advancing Europe’s quantum secure communications from space
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a €50 million contract with aerospace company Thales Alenia Space to begin the preliminary design phase of the Security And cryptoGrAphic (SAGA) mission. Thi...
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
"We've talked about quantum for years, but from my point of view, we're establishing a roadmap," said Jaffart.

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
"We are working to get the technology ready," he adds. "We need to do work on technology maturation."

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
"There is a lot of work to be done with demonstrations. We (ESA) are working with industry and the Commission," said Jaffart.

#QuantumEU25 #QuantumEU
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
Our Director, Laurent Jaffart, is currently speaking on the panel, Quantum Communication in the EU: Building a Secure Quantum Future and the EuroQCI.

"Space-based missions overcome communications limitations by enabling quantum links between distant locations across Europe and worldwide," he said.
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
📋More here 👉 quantumcomputingeurope.com#agenda
Quantum Europe 2025
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Quantum Europe Conference returns at a pivotal moment for both global and European quantum ambitions. Policymakers, industry leaders, national aut...
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 8d
🛰️We are delighted to be at the Quantum Europe Conference in Brussels, Belgium, held by Forum Europe!

🗣️Stay tuned for updates, including soundbites from our Director, Laurent Jaffart, who will be featured on the panel "Quantum Communication in the European Union".

#QuantumEU
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 9d
An important step for Moonlight 🌑💡

Telespazio, Moonlight's prime contractor, has signed a Letter of Intent with Japanese company ispace.

This international collaboration will lead to research on satellite transport opportunities and help boost the lunar economy.

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Telespazio and ispace Sign Letter of Intent for the Future Use of the Orbital Transfer Vehicle to Lunar Orbit
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 10d
…Moonlight will also increase their safety by providing them the continuous and secure comms line to the support team on Earth. With Moonlight, the Moon will never be out of reach again.

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 10d
…The Moonlight Comm Relay Segment will connect the Moon like never before, thereby simplifying the design of all future Moon Missions. They won’t have to embark each their own complex and powerful data transmitter and can focus on their scientific objectives instead!...”

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 10d
... I feel really privileged to help shape this incredible story – especially one that was envisioned within CSC long before it became a programme. Seeing it come to life is incredible!...

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 10d
🗣️ François says, "Working for Moonlight feels like following the steps of the astronauts who set foot on the Moon in the 60s and 70s and made me choose a career in Aerospace...

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 10d
Meet the Communication Segment Manager!🌔🛰️

François ensures every signal counts in @esa.int ’s Moonlight Programme - overseeing the vital links between lunar orbiters, ground stations & users to keep science data flowing across space.

Read what he has to say👇

Moonlight 👉 bit.ly/41hDmco

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 13d
With OneWeb’s LEO constellation and Intellian’s compact maritime terminal, they’re sharing their journey and research live from anywhere on the ocean. 🌊

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 13d
Where exploration meets innovation, wherever the wind takes you. ⛵✨

Thanks to the @esa.int Sunrise Partnership, Roland Jourdain and the We Explore crew stay connected at sea.

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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 13d
Having connectivity at any time and anywhere on Earth has become essential.

🌐5G and 6G technologies from space expand the reach of networks and ensure we stay connected, especially when it's most needed.

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ESA - European Space Agency on Instagram: "Discover how we are using 5G technology and satellites to connect everyone, everywhere, at all times! 📡 From remote healthcare to rural education, we’re mak...
3,804 likes, 58 comments - europeanspaceagency on December 5, 2024: "Discover how we are using 5G technology and satellites to connect everyone, everywhere, at all times! 📡 From remote healthcare to ...
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ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications @esaconnectivity.esa.int · 16d
Connect with Juliane on LinkedIn👉 www.linkedin.com/in/juliane-d...

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