The ESA Education Office in collaboration with the Directorate of Connectivity & Secure Communications, is opening the call for the next Satellite Communication Systems Training Course. This five-day training session will be held from 16 to 20 March 2026 at ESA Academy's Training and Learning Facility in ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium. This course is specifically designed to provide Master's and PhD students in engineering and scientific fields with extensive knowledge and hands-on skills in satellite communications.

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In the modern world, space-based telecommunications play a vital role in enabling global connectivity and secure communications, forming the backbone of numerous innovative applications. These encompass critical services like satellite broadcasting, high-speed internet access, and uninterrupted mobile network coverage. Moreover, it contributes to the development of global navigation, scientific research, remote sensing, telemedicine, improved transportation efficiency, and enhanced educational access, among other areas. This technology facilitates innovation and societal advancement across various dimensions.

The Satellite Communication Systems Training Course will be delivered by ESA expert engineers and will include formal lectures alongside brief exercises and a group project. In the group project, participants will work together to design a satellite communications mission that addresses current user requirements, utilising the knowledge acquired from lectures and practical sessions during the week. This hands-on exercise will reinforce participants' comprehension of the dynamic field of satellite communications, linking theoretical concepts with real-world applications. This training represents a distinctive opportunity to advance your expertise in satellite communication systems and actively contribute to shaping the future of global connectivity.

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