Space Technology Solutions

Equipment, technologies and infrastructure relating to ground stations for the purposes of developing and/or maintaining a gateway between the Ground Segment and the Space Segment. Enabling Ground Stations to transmit and receive instructions and data from/to satellites in space and elsewhere in the Ground Segment. This would include but not limited to, technologies to overcome atmospheric or adversarial interference, signal degradation or enable use of higher frequencies. Ground stations are also referred to as Earth stations or Earth terminals.

Cryptographic equipment and technologies for the purposes of securing information and communications across an entire network of satellites, between satellites, including but not limited to space, ground and link segments. This could include all types of encryption hardware and software.

All technologies relating to Space Assets. This can include but not limited to systems, subsystems, individual components such as sensors, communications systems, on-board processors, solar cells, transponders, propulsion systems, reactions wheels intended for use in relation to Space technology - whether in satellites or on the ground in test facilities.

Technologies, equipment and components for the complete design and build of Space assets. This could include but not limited to all types of satellites and spacecraft designed to be launched beyond the Earth's atmosphere, such as payloads, spacecraft buses, launch vehicles, and the transportation of satellites to launch providers, etc.

Systems, equipment and technologies relating to ground-based sensors for the purposes of gathering information about Space and objects in Space. This includes but not limited to telescopes, optical sensors, such as spectrometers and infrared detectors, and sensors which use radio frequency, such as RADAR and LIDAR

All technologies and services related to Software such as Algorithms, Machine Learning, AI, AI Modelling including Software Research, Design or Access to Licences. This includes but not limited to software which uses AI to forecast weather events; Sensor data analysis; Earth Observation analysis; Machine learning analytics used in robotics.

Generic ground infrastructure, also known as the 'ground segment', enabling support of, and communication between, space elements and the ground. This could include but not limited to Mission Control Centres for monitoring and managing spacecraft, as well as analysing data.

All infrastructure, hardware and software which enable digital services with the ground segment of a space system. This includes but not limited to computers, servers, wiring and connection points; software such as operating systems and apps; physical and virtual networks, such as local area networks (LANs); and data centres to store, process and distribute data.

All equipment, technology and infrastructure related to the launch of objects and spacecraft into orbit and Space. This includes for example but not limited to launch vehicles, rockets, spacecraft buses, launch design, intergration and planning, mission support, specialist ground infrastructure, such as launch pads, runways, gantries, silos, bunds, storage facilities, construction, transportation and launch/landing control facilities, etc.

All equipment and technologies relating to Space-based sensors that can track, survey objects and provide information on the earth's surface. Space-based sensors could include but not limited those which use radio frequency, including passive RF sensors, RADAR and INSAR; sensors which use the electromagnetic spectrum, such as hyperspectral, near visual and infrared sensors; and radiometric sensors which measure gamma radiation.

Technologies relating to the scientific investigation of the planets and other celestial bodies within our solar system.

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of defensive and offensive capabilities to assure freedom of action in space, whilst denying adversaries to achieve the same. This includes but not limited to on-orbit, terrestrial and cyber infrastructure resilience, such as systems and activities used to prevent the disruption and degradation of allied assests; destroying or preventing a satellite's operation in orbit. Space Control also encompasses defensive technologies, such as physical hardening of satellites; anti-jamming and cryptographic techniques; and Active Measures, such as sensor reorientation.

All equipment and technologies relating to Simulators, Stimulators, Test and Training Equipment. Including equipment to support end-to-end systems testing and training, including compatibility, integration, interface and mission-readiness testing.

All technologies, processes and equipment related to ensuring the resilience to hostile environments and effects, whether human or natural in origin, on componentry and materials.

Technology and equipment relating to In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing. This can include but not limited to equipment for the testing and development of space technologies suitable for in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing. In-Orbit Servicing can involve refuelling, repair and orbit adjustment. In-orbit manufacturing could involve creating materials, components or infrastructure in space.

Technology and equipment to assist in the prevention of space debris as well as enabling orbital clearing of debris, obsolete satellites and spacecraft, including Satellite decommissioning, etc.

General geospatial survey sensors and tools used to collect geospatial data accurately and efficiently for a wide range of applications, including localized ground-based sensors (e.g. Imagery, LiDAR and radar sensors).

Technology and equipment relating to Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs). Autonomous vehicles that operate without a human occupant or pilot on board, encompassing various types classified by their capabilities and features, for example, ground, aerial, maritime surface and underwater vehicles.

The electronic and electromechanical systems that control Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs). They can include remote controllers, command and control systems, and flight control systems.

Technology and equipment that an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) can carry relating to the provision of additional services such as sensors, thermal infrared sensors, cameras and communication tools.

Other technology and equipment relating to Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) not covered elsewhere. Including but not limited to, the to the use, security and detection of UxVs.

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of Image-based navigation for the purposes of Position, Navigation and Timing. Image-based Navigation aims at navigating by processing a series of image data. This image data includes data that is both inside and outside of the visual spectrum and may be recorded with passive sensors like digital cameras or active instruments like laser scanners.

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of Signals of Opportunity receivers for the purpose of Position Navigation and Timing. Signals of opportunity uses existing infrastructure and harnesses signals, which were not originally designed to determine position or aid navigation, such as radio transmissions from broadcasting towers, Wi-Fi points and signals from broadcast or communications satellites, to establish location. This includes, but not limited to, receivers for satellite signals of opportunity, terrestrial Signals of opportunity, Ultra-wide Band (UWB) and Low Power Wireless (LPW) technologies, VOR/DME (VHF Omnidirectional Range with a Distance Measuring Equipment).

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for the purpose of Position and Navigation. An Inertial Navigation System is a unit that uses sensors to continuously calculate by dead reckoning: velocity, orientation and position. This includes sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes.

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of Enhanced Longe-Range Navigation (eLORAN) for the purpose of Position, Navigation and Timing. eLORAN is a radio navigation system that can be used to provide 2-dimensional position information and timing. This includes complete systems, and components such as antenna and receivers.

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of PNT Sensor Processing and Fusion for the purpose of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT). PNT Sensor Processing Fusion combines data from multiple different PNT sensor sources to provide accurate information on PNT. This includes the Sensor Fusion engines using techniques including, but not limited to, Kalman Filters and Particle Filters.

All equipment and technologies used to effect the adversaries Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT). PNT effectors seek to limit adversaries effective use of PNT systems whilst maintaining resilient PNT systems. This includes jamming and spoofing techniques.

All equipment, technologies and services related to understanding the Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) environment. PNT Understand is the ability to monitor conditions such as where PNT technologies are being used and predict future hazards. This includes detection, tracking and cataloguing of PNT technologies as well as situational analysis and warnings.

All equipment and technologies relating to atomic clocks and their use in Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT). Atomic Clocks use the resonant frequency of certain atoms to measure time to a high accuracy. This includes all types of clocks, including but not limited to fountain clocks, reference clocks, Chip Scale Atomic Clocks (CSAC) and quantum clocks.

All equipment, technologies and services related to transfering precise time. Precise Time Transfer is the transmission of time from a reference time source to other clocks in a network so they compute their offset to the reference clocks and adjust accordingly to achieve and maintain network time synchronisation. This includes, but not limited to: TWSTFT (Two Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer), Fibre optic cable, PTP (Precise Time Protocol).

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of PNT Environmental Sensors for the purpose of PNT. PNT Environmental Sensors are sensors that measure environmental data and use it to provide Position, Navigation and Time. This includes but isn't limited to: Bathymetry, Gravimetry, Altimeters, Electromyography, magnetometers.

All equipment and technologies related to Celestial Navigation. Celestial Navigation is the determination of position based on measurements of celestial bodies (e.g. Sun, Stars) relative to the Earth or a known horizon. This includes digital sextants and automated Celestial Navigation.

All equipment and technologies related to Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) PNT. LEO PNT provides timing and location data from an orbit about 25 times closer than GNSS, meaning a stronger signal, requiring a dedicated payload to be deployed on a satellite system. This could include products such as: space segments, antenna and receivers.

All equipment and technologies relating to the mitigation of GNSS interference. This includes (but not limited to) Control Reception Pattern Array and (CRPA) and anti-spoofing.

All equipment relating to the reception of uncoded signals emitted from any Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for the purpose of PNT. This could include products such as: commercially available receivers.

All equipment relating to the reception and decoding of encrypted signals emitted from any Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for the purpose of PNT. This could include products containing: Security devices such as Selective Availability Anti Spoofing Module (SAASM) or Military Code (M-Code) Technology which allow access to GPS Protected Positioning Service (PPS) signals.

All equipment and technologies relating to the use of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Sensor system for the purpose of PNT. PNT Sensor Systems are any system that includes multiple technologies, so does not fit into any of the above sub categories and/or multiple technologies from the sub categories above. This includes an EGI, Sensor Fusion System or a GNSS Receiver integrated with a CRPA.

All equipment and data relevant to the measurement and analysis of magnetic variations which underpin our ability to use the earth magnetic field for navigation above and below ground which complements PNT base services and provides GNSS resilience. This includes all apparatus necessary for observatories which manage high sensitivity instrumentation, that must be maintained in a carefully managed, stable environment, free from anthropogenic interference over long timescales to capture the field to high accuracy and with a wide range in amplitude and period.

All equipment relating to the measurement, storage and analysis relating to Geodesy and the maintenance or enhancement of the International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF). This includes ranging lasers, telescopes and associated components with key techniques being Satellite Laser Ranging, Very Long Baseline Interferometry and Global Navigation Satellite Systems.

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Space Segments. This includes advancements to the spacecraft payload, bus, and link segment.

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Link Segments. This includes advancements to modems, waveforms, power, gain, antenna, and technology applicable to the link segment

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Segments. This includes advancements to the ground segment network, grounding stations (teleports), antenna, and link segment.

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) User Terminals. This includes advancements for all types of terminals, fixed or portable, including Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). This also includes services related to the advancement of user terminals.

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Management. This includes advancements in the management of SATCOM services, networks, hardware, and software.

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Integration. This includes integration and enhancements if SATCOM services, spacecraft, networks, ground architecture, and expertise.

All services relating to the regulatory licences required under the UK Space Industry Act 2018 for satellite launch activities. This may include, but is not limited to: Launch and Return Licence and Orbital Operator Licence. It encompasses the licence itself and the associated regulatory commitments, from initial application through to renewal and ongoing compliance. This includes meeting statutory/regulatory obligations placed on the licence holder and ensuring legal authority for launch, return, and satellite operation activities.

All elements of Technology Delivery related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Security Services. This includes advancements in the security of SATCOM services, networks, hardware, and software.

Software support services are to include but not limited to through-life support, penetration testing, information assurance, Cyber improvement plans, and Cyber Risk Assessments. This may include the need to incorporate effective cyber security practices when building digital services and technical infrastructure.

Relating to those services which allow payloads, such as instruments or sensors owned or operated by a third party, to maintain orbital capability on a host commercial satellite.

Services for the purposes of securing digital information and communications across the entire satellite system. This includes but not limited to creation of cryptographic keys and management across the lifecycle, i.e. distribution, operational use and destruction.

All types of data processing services including but not limited to Validation and Verification - independent procedures that are used together for checking a product, service, or system meets requirements and specifications, and that it fufills its intended purpose; Data Curation - process of creating, organising and maintaining data sets so they can be accessed and used by people looking for information. It could involve collecting, structuring, indexing and catalouging data for users in an organisation, group or the public domain.

Services for sending and receiving data between one or more satellites and the ground. This could include but not limited to ground-space linkage and space-space linkage.

All operations and services related to In-Orbit Operation and Support. This includes but not limited to satellite command and control, flight dynamics, mission control maintenance and engineering services.

Operation and maintenace services related to ground infrastructure and equipment, including but not limited to 24/7 support, replenishment, safety testing, through-life support cover, planned and unplanned maintenance, and routine servicing of ground-based sensors and ancillary systems.

Early Threat Warning Services within the space environment could include but not limited to Early warning of Missiles, Early warning of uncontrolled re-entry, In-space coll ision avoidance, Fragmentation alerting and monitoring, Space weather notifications and advice etc.

Services related to analysis of space-related data, or earth-related data derived from space or other means, such as unmanned aerial vehicles.

Communication services for the purposes of transmitting signals between space-to-space, earth-to-space and vice versa, and earth-to-earth via space. This would include but not limited to services which provide broadcasting of video and radio, telecommunications, broadband, cloud connectivity and data transfer.

Operations and services related to IT data storage and retrieval, including but not limited to cloud services, automated systems and backup services.

Operations and services for the purposes of launching a spacecraft or satellite into space or orbit. This includes but not limited to the provision of launch vehicles, rockets, spacecraft buses, launch design, intergration and planning, mission support, specialist ground infrastructure, such as launch pads, runways, gantries, silos, bunds, storage facilities, construction, transportation and launch/landing control facilities, etc.

Services related to integration and testing of space and ground architecture, using live assets and representative simulators, stimulators and other test equipment.

Operations and services including but not limited to the testing and development of space technologies suitable for in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing. In-Orbit Servicing can involve refuelling, repair and orbit adjustment . In-orbit manufacturing involves creating materials, components or infrastructure in space.

Services relating to the emergence of innovative research, products, services and technologies that have relevant and practical applications in the space sector, harnessing opportunities to expand understanding of Space and the Cosmo, and helping to address pressing challenges in the Space environment as well as gaining greater awareness of impacts to the Earth via Space-related galvanising the development of materials and technologies aimed at improving life both in Space and on Earth.

Services to assist in the prevention of space debris as well as enabling orbital clearing of debris, obsolete satellites and spacecraft including Satellite decommissioning etc.

Services for the shutdown, removal and disposal of equipment and material in ground assets, including but not limited to logistics, recycling and the restoration of the site.

Operations and services to provide quality analytical information in understanding the space environment to help mitigate space effects. This includes but not limited to conjunction analysis used to detect possible collisions, orbital awareness, cataloguing objects, space weather forecasting, jamming, behavioural traits, as well as those elements equated with Situational Awareness.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrating various types of geospatial data using platform and API technology for mapping and spatial analysis.

Web Services and Application Programming Interface (API) technologies that facilitate the transfer and collation of data between seperate applications. Enabling users to access, visualise, and analyse data, including geospatial data, through interactive software based services.

Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) tooling providing artificial AI powered software and platforms to analyse any dataset, extracting insights and patterns that can be used for informed decision-making. These services often include features like automated data cleaning, machine learning models, predictive analytics, natural language processing (NLP) and data visualisation tools to simplify complex data analysis processes. Data analytics including AI enabled analytics and AI tooling.

The acquisition, processing, and provision of orthorectified aerial photography and height data across Great Britain. This data is used by public sector organisations for mapping, environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning, and emergency response. Imagery may be real-time or historic.

The use of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) to inspect and survey infrastructure, buildings, and other assets.

The use of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) to map and measure areas, for mapping, monitoring and analysis.

The use of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) to help with emergency response.

The maintenance, repair, and certification of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs). Additionally includes remote technical support and fault diagnostics; fleet management; and UxV platform configuration and testing.

Other operations and services relating to Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) not covered elsewhere. Including but not limited to, the use, security and detection of UxVs.

All data services for the purposes of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Situational Awareness. Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is the ability to track and monitor objects in space and predict their future behaviour and location. This includes data processing, data analysis and situational awareness tools.

All trials support and acceptance testing for the purposes of testing a product or system. Trials and acceptance testing are used to ensure the quality and functionality of a product or system and verify that the performance objectives have been met. This would include test development, modelling and simulation as well as live testing and evaluation.

All aspects of the Host Application Equipment (HAE) security accreditation process using guidance documentation provided by the US authorities to enable statements to be made regarding classification of the equipment, resulting in HAE Level 2 certification. (As per GUE-PRD-772)

Requirements relating to software development, creation and maintenance, including user requirements, system requirements and functional requirements, together with non-functional requirements such as security, and system design detail. Software requirements can be referred to as a Software Requirements Specification (SRS).

All services for the purpose of the demilitarization and disposal of unneeded or unrepairable GNSS Encrypted Signal Receivers and the Security devices integrated into them, in accordance with guidance documentation provided by the US authorities. (As per PCU-PRD-771)

All elements of operations and services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Space Segments. This includes use of spacecraft payloads, use of individual channels, transponders, or use of components and individual services on the spacecraft, such as antenna, software, data download, storage and analysis services.

All elements of Operations and Services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Link Segments. This includes use of modems, waveforms, power, gain, antenna, and technology applicable to the link segment.

All elements of operations and services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Segments. This includes use of ground segment networks, use of individual ground segment or use of components and individual services such as antenna and buildings, software, data download, storage and analysis services.

All elements of operations and services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) User Terminals for all types of terminals, fixed or portable, including Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). This includes services related to operating permissions and testing of user terminals.

All elements of operations and services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Management. This includes use of the management of SATCOM services, networks, hardware, and software.

All elements of Operations and Services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Integration. This includes use of SATCOM services, spacecraft, networks, ground architecture, and expertise.

All services relating to licences under the Space Industry Act 2018 for the purposes of Satellite launch, such as Launch and return licence and Orbital operator licence. This includes the whole lifecycle of the licence from pre-licence planning and licence application to renewal and ongoing maintenance of an existing licence. These services include support with meeting the regulatory requirements for the licence, licence application, support with responses to the regulator and support with licencing issues.

All operations and services related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Security Services. This includes the security of SATCOM services, networks, hardware, and software.

Earth Imagery, captured from space, in optical and UV parts of the spectrum.

Earth Imagery, actively captured from remote platforms (planes, drones or space), in the microwave part of the spectrum, including 3D and all weather imaging.

Earth Imagery, captured from space, across multiple regions of the spectrum, including data showing temporal changes and also land usage

Earth Imagery, captured from space, in in the infra-red part of the spectrum

Data, passively captured from space, in the RF and microwave part of the spectrum, not necessarily of an imaging nature and including any processing of that data such as emitter classification, identification, geo-location, network analysis and communication interception

Elevation Data including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Data related to physical elevation and relief.

Data related to the Earth's atmosphere and associated factors, including winds, cloud cover, humidity, temperatures, pollution, rainfall.

Other data related to the Earth or its atmosphere and not covered elsewhere

Data related to the space environment including solar weather, solar and background radiation levels, magnetic field or gravitational field data

Data related to the tracks of objects in space within the solar system. This includes objects human in origin and also natural objects

Data related to the nature and history of objects in space including orientation, stability/tumble, status and activities and official records

Other data related to Space, Space Domain Awareness or connected with operations in space, not covered elsewhere

Data products and services relating to Population Movement Data (PMD). This is sometimes called geographic mobility data. PMD refers to information locating the movements of people between areas. This may include aggregated and anonymised counts of people, origins and destinations between areas or specific locations, and other associated derived metrics such as travel mode. PMD is collected by various forms of devices, chips and their associated software and look-ups, rather than survey or administrative sources. This may include mobile phones, wearable devices, payment card transactions, or smart sensors.

Real time and historic aerial imagery/photograph datasets and analysis of the Earth's surface, including offshore, taken from an aircraft, satellite, or other remote platform. Sometimes referred to as air or airbourne photography. For example, aerial imagery datasets allowing analysis of current and past land-use changes, infrastructure development, pollution and environmental mapping and transformations

Other geospatial data products, analysis and value-add services/applications, processing and analysis of Earth imagery to generate defined insights, specific to customer requirements. For example, topographic, address, vector, raster, networks and associated analysis / insight

Training and development, including but not limited to the design and development of future courses or the delivery of training programmes furthering knowledge and capability in a space-related and geospatial environment

All security services, including but not limited to risk assessment, governance, compliance and certification as well as cyber security and the development and implementation of secure systems

All safety services, including but not limited to risk and safety management, safety assurance and certification, safety advice for all stages of system development, and construction in a space-related and geospatial environment

Capability and expertise in the field of Space-related and geospatial architecture and design, as well as requirements elicitation, which practices include interviews, questionnaires, user observation, workshops, brainstorming, use cases, role playing and prototyping

Expert and professional services, such as but not limited to Environmental Risk and Impact Assessments, Strategy development, and Sustainability design, planning and compliance.

The application and use of academic study, resource and access to specialist knowledge and capability for enhanced understanding in the realm of Space-related and geospatial endeavours

Capability and expertise in the field of testing, evaluation, validation, verification and trials support, including access to specialist controlled environments for the purpose of independent evaluation, modelling and concept development throughout the product's lifecycle

Capability and expertise in the field of Geodesy, including but not limited to professional advice to review, evaluate proposals, undertake geodetic computations and/or develop reports or undertake studies on Earth's Orientation, Positioning, Gravity Field, Objects Orientation in space etc.

A concept paper sets out and explains what a proposed study is about, why it is being undertaken and how the study will be carried out. It provides scrutiny of an idea and an overview of the project the researcher wants to embark on. It may also provide benefit assessment and business case support and development.

A Doctrine paper outlines the legal resource methodology in space legislation (also called black letter).

Expert and professional services, such as but not limited to compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, interpreting legislation, offering advice on best practices, assisting with the preparation and submission of necessary applications or documentation.

Expert and professional services providing guidance and support to organisations seeking to connect various systems, applications, and technologies to work together seamlessly. This service encompasses assessing current system architectures, identifying integration needs, providing strategic recommendations, and helping to implement solutions that enhance interoperability and data exchange.

Expert and professional services for maintenance, engineering, and operations support.

Expert and professional services providing engineering support for Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs). Involves specialised consultation and technical expertise such as but not limited to enhancing the design, development, and operational efficiency of UxV systems.

Expert and professional services for safety for Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs). Such as but not limited to the safe operation and management of UxV operations, development and implementation of safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance strategies specific to UxVs and their usage

Expert and professional services on regulatory, licensing, and law for Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs). Such as but not limited to informing clients about current laws, regulations, and industry standards governing the use of UxVs, for example, airspace management, operational limitations, and safety requirements.

Expert and professional services for testing and trials of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) provide comprehensive support to organisations seeking to validate the performance and safety of their UxV systems. These services encompass but are not linited to expert consultation on the development of testing methodologies, including the design and execution of trials, data collection protocols, and performance assessments

Expert and professional services for the environmental and sustainability aspects of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UxVs) provide organisations with expert guidance on minimising the ecological impact of UxV operations while promoting sustainable practices. These services encompass but are not linited to the assessment of environmental effects related to UxV deployment, such as noise pollution, emissions, and potential wildlife disturbances.

All advisory, consultancy, and academia related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Training. This includes training of SATCOM services, networks, terminals, hardware, and software

All advisory, consultancy, and academia related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Safety. This includes safety of SATCOM services, networks, terminals, hardware, and software

All advisory, consultancy, and academia related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) independent testing, evaluation, validation, verification, and trail support. This includes support of SATCOM services, networks, terminals, hardware, and software.

All advisory, consultancy, and academia related to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) environmental support. This includes all aspects of environmental services, such as risk and impact assessments, strategy, and sustainability and compliance within SATCOM

All equipment, technology and services related to SATCOM Situational Awareness. Situational Awareness is the ability to monitor conditions, such as where objects are in apace and predict future hazards. This includes detection, tracking and cataloguing of space objects, Space Weather, as well as situational analysis and warnings.

All engineering support related to SATCOM. This includes satellite command and control, flight dynamics, mission control maintenance, ground segment, networks, software, and general engineering services.

The application and use of academic study, resource and access to specialist knowledge and capability for the enhanced understanding in the realm of SATCOM related endeavours.