Research project

6GSatNET: Contributions to the ground segment (6GSatNet-GS)

Spain
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The expected result of 6GSatNet is the contribution over 6G for the deployment of satellite networks in the paradigm of non-terrestrial networks (NTN). To this end, the project leverages the construction of a 5G core compatible with non-terrestrial networks, as well as the development of new routing and access medium protocols.

  • NTN
  • 5G+ Core
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Inter-Satellite Link
  • SDN over satellite
  • Cybersecurity

This subproject seeks to address multiple challenges in the ground segment that must be addressed before deploying Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). Among them, the subproject has focused on three:

  1. An improved 5G network core
  2. A unified service orchestrator
  3. An AI-based constellation planning environment
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Dates 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025
Budget 900.050,00 €
Research and Innovation Areas Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Smart Networks and Services: 5G/6G
Space Communications

Project publications

(OJCOMS2025) Spatial-aware MANO Systems for Efficient Mobility Management of Satellite-Based Non-Terrestrial Networks

J.L. Avila, H. Rouzegar, A. Calveras, and J.A. Ruiz-de-Azua. "Spatial-aware mano systems for efficient mobility management of satellite-based non-terrestrial networks" in IEEE Open Journal of Communications, 2025

(OJCommS) Probabilistic-Aware Satellite Constellation Scheduling for Integrated TN-NTN Operations

A. Singla, I. Gallardo-Duval, A. Calveras, J. A. Fraire and J. A. Ruiz-De-Azua, "Probabilistic-Aware Satellite Constellation Scheduling for Integrated TN-NTN Operations," in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, doi: 10.1109/OJCOMS.2025.3564411. keywords: {Internet of Things;Uncertainty;Satellites;Dynamic scheduling;Job shop scheduling;Schedules;Data models;Stochastic processes;Resource management;Probabilistic logic;Satellite Constellation;Non-Terrestrial Networks;TN-NTN integration;Uncertainty Modeling;Operations Management},