Defence and Space

Defence and Space

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Defence and Space

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Innovation for Space

We drive innovation and prepare the future

At the intersection of geospatial and connectivity, Airbus Space Digital is building the future. We turn bold ideas into concrete solutions that create a safer, smarter, and more connected world.

One vision, two pillars of excellence

Our quest for innovation is centered on two fundamental areas: secure connectivity and geospatial imagery. By combining these expertises, we create tomorrow's solutions, tailored to provide a decisive advantage to our clients.

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Secure connectivity innovations

Pioneering sovereign systems and services

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Airbus’ MetaOperator

Connect globally with our secure, all-in-one, satellite provider-agnostic digital interface.

Our single interface provides users access to secure multi-orbit satellite connectivity, serving military and government users worldwide. 

We provide trusted expertise required to navigate the constantly evolving SatCom environment.

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Laser optical communications

A disruptive technology that uses ultra-fast and secure optical laser beams to transfer massive data at unprecedented speeds, making your communications discreet and resilient for ultra-critical missions.

Airbus is a pioneer in this technology, with end-to-end expertise from ground segment and terminals integration, to  inter-satellite link (ISL) management.

We continuously innovate geospatial solutions
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5G tactical bubbles

We deploy sovereign 5G bubbles for your critical operations. 

Our all-in-one solution combines the best of 5G terrestrial and satellite networks, offering unparalleled autonomy, flexibility, security, high throughput, 5G innovations (beamforming, slicing), and ultra-low latency for missions on land, at sea (ship to ship), and in the air.

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Geospatial imagery innovations

Advanced satellite imagery, geospatial data and value-added products provide decision-makers with information when and where they need it

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AI for Geospatial

Revolutionizing earth observation

In today's data-driven world, analyzing satellite imagery to draw conclusions and take actionable steps requires more than just human eyes.

With the recent progress of Artificial Intelligence, marked by generative AI disruption, geospatial companies like Airbus are foreseeing a paradigm shift. This new era advocates for the democratization of Earth observation, making it accessible to broad communities of end-users with lower barriers to entry.

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Envisioning tomorrow
The virtual twin of the earth

From satellite imagery and 3D modeling, Airbus provided realistic foundations while his partner Dassault Systèmes brought these models to life, allowing for the simulation of physical properties. 

The virtual twin helps understand and manage the complexities of cities, enabling informed decisions in urban planning and disaster management, and offering the opportunity to build a more sustainable future.

Space Surveillance & Tracking

Space is a crowded place. To protect satellites and prevent collisions up there, it is now essential to closely monitor the location of all spacecrafts and debris orbiting around Earth.

SOAP is a nanosatellite that can accurately capture the tracks of those objects. With its unique viewpoint, it will become a key component of any Space Surveillance & Tracking (SST)  system.

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