New ESA Funded Project
Sternula is proud to announce that it has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the SAVIAN study – Satellite-based VDES Infrastructure for Arctic Needs. The ESA-supported project will assess the technical and commercial feasibility of a satellite-based VDES infrastructure designed to provide reliable digital maritime communications in Arctic waters.
Our partners on the SAVIAN project are: GomSpace, LE Denmark is the Danish branch of LE Europe and Public Interests Research and Communications Inc. (PIRC) The consortium combines Danish satellite and VDES expertise with Canadian experience in Arctic operations and requirements definition.
Towards Future Arctic Infrastructure
SAVIAN is a system study rather than a deployment project. Its purpose is to establish the requirements, architecture and business case needed to evaluate a potential future VDES satellite infrastructure for the Arctic.
By bringing together maritime stakeholders, satellite technology and commercial expertise, SAVIAN aims to provide a foundation for future investment and potential demonstration missions supporting safer, more resilient maritime operations in Arctic waters.
“In times of great geopolitical uncertainty, critical infrastructure for resilience and security in the Arctic is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity. This project, led by Denmark and backed by Canada, is an important strategic step towards a future Arctic-focused constellation, offering secure, spoof-resistant digital communication with ships in one of the most demanding maritime environments on Earth”, says Lars Moltsen, founder and CEO at Sternula.
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