{"id":5000,"date":"2025-07-17T15:10:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T07:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/mda-space-uk-to-lead-esa-and-uk-mission-for-direct-to-device-5g-from-leo\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T15:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T07:10:17","slug":"mda-space-uk-to-lead-esa-and-uk-mission-for-direct-to-device-5g-from-leo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/mda-space-uk-to-lead-esa-and-uk-mission-for-direct-to-device-5g-from-leo\/","title":{"rendered":"MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1752731651549_638883284532554439.png\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr fr-dib\" width=\"711\" height=\"385\" alt=\"MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1752731651549_638883284532554439.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1752731651549_638883284532554439.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"711\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"385\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>MDA Space<\/strong>, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the <strong>European Space Agency (ESA)<\/strong> and the<strong>&nbsp;UK Space Agency (UKSA)&nbsp;<\/strong>that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made at the UK Space Conference taking place in Manchester, spotlights the UK\u2019s role in driving forward next-generation space-based telecommunications and reinforcing its leadership in satellite innovation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Funded by the ESA and the UKSA, the mission is part of the ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) program. SkyPhi supports the development and validation of innovative satcom technologies with strong commercial potential. MDA Space UK will lead phases A and B of the mission in collaboration with UK-based mission partners CGI and Open Cosmos, combining proven strengths in satellite platforms and operations, secure communications, network integration, and advanced payload systems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What is Satellite as a Service (SataaS)?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThis pioneering project led by MDA Space represents the kind of innovation the UK space sector needs to maintain its competitive edge. By starting the development of an end-to-end 5G direct-to-device satellite communications system with a LEO satellite and UK-based ground infrastructure, the project is placing the UK as a leader in new satellite technologies,\u201d said <strong>Dr. Craig Brown<\/strong><strong>, Director of Investment at the UK Space Agency<\/strong>. \u201cThe collaboration between MDA Space, CGI, and Open Cosmos demonstrates the power of partnership in solving complex technical challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe selection of SkyPhi and MDA Space UK, supported by our strong UK-based team of industry partners, recognises the depth of talent and innovation resident in the UK space sector,\u201d said <strong>Mike Greenley<\/strong><strong>, CEO of MDA Space<\/strong>. \u201cOur mission at MDA Space is to turn the proven into the possible, and with the support of the UK Space Agency and ESA, we\u2019re putting that goal in motion and advancing a bold vision for satellite-enabled 5G services and the industrial base of the UK space industry.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the&nbsp;UK Space Agency (UKSA)&nbsp;that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). 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