Space ground systems

End-to-end solutions tailored to your needs

For more than 40 years, Airbus has built up a strong expertise in ground systems as a prime contractor for a wide range of customers, from the military to institutions and commercial operators.

We design, integrate and deliver turnkey ground systems, including ground stations, mission control centres, remote user terminals and ground networks, in a highly secured environment. Our mission does not end with delivery. We support our customers all the way through, providing consulting and training services to match the expected level of autonomy.

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Direct Receiving Station

Easy access to imagery

Our Direct Receiving Station (DRS) provides direct access to our full constellation of Earth observation satellites.

Our modular and secure turnkey solutions include:

The infrastructure, i.e. the antenna to receive the telemetry from the satellites
A terminal to turn telemetry into image products,
A data management system to display and distribute the data.

We also provide training, customer support, technical assistance and maintenance. This enables customers to manage the entire satellite imagery production chain, including tasking, acquisition, reception and distribution. Customers benefit from unparalleled coverage at special prices, with full flexibility in terms of tasking and download. Our DRS network currently consists of 24 partners worldwide.

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Telecommunication Satellite Anchoring & Infrastructure Operations

Telecommunications satellite anchoring & infrastructure operations

Our global, fully redundant teleports operate 24/7, offering reliable satellite communication services. For customers lacking teleport, backhaul, and anchoring support, we provide secure teleport services to meet their needs.

Equipped with multiple antennas, expert staff, robust security, and power systems, our teleports ensure resource redundancy and cost-effective service. They connect satellite constellations to terrestrial networks, delivering high quality, end-to-end connectivity.

End-user terminals

Our portfolio of satellite communication terminals offers the right solution for your mission. Recognising that today's operations span many different domains, with different requirements for data, voice or both, Airbus offers a comprehensive SATCOM terminal portfolio covering all domains, including On-the-Move (COTM/SOTM) solutions.

We partner with the best terminal manufacturers and invest in our own technology for airborne applications (AirPatrol and Janus).

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Network management (NMS and orchestration)

We design, deploy, and operate secure military network systems, including Skynet 5 (UK), SATCOMBw (Germany), Yahsat, and COMCEPT (France). We provide custom solutions for governments, the military, and commercial users, with an emphasis on effective network management for satellite communications.

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Terrestrial connectivity

Connecting our customers in the harshest environments with terrestrial solutions.

Our wireless and radio networks enable communications in the harshest environments - even where satellite services are not an option. We use a range of commercial wireless technologies, including LTE (Long Term Evolution) for large fixed sites or when you are on the move. Our agile solution is also 5G-ready, enabling radio cells to be deployed in a wider range of environments.

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