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Advancing Global Connectivity & Innovation Through Simulation


Over the past 20 years, we’ve provided simulation and R&D support to our customers and partners across the SatCom, telecom and space industries, helping solve complex challenges, accelerate technology development and drive innovation.

Working with the European Space Agency


We frequently contribute to European Space Agency projects, collaborating with various satellite and space industry leaders.
Our ESA projects center around simulator development for satellite constellations, 5G TN/NTN, and 3GPP & ETSI standardization. 

List of our collaborations on the European Space Agency website

Projects & Customers

Sateliot chose Magister Solutions as a simulator provider for satellite constellation development

Supporting Sateliot’s 5G LEO constellation development

Sateliot is utilizing Magister’s SimLab platform and C-DReAM simulator for developing their 5G LEO satellite constellation.

The goal of this collaboration is to enhance NTN connectivity, bridging the coverage gaps of terrestrial networks. Our tools help optimize quality of service for various critical scenarios.

Customer: Sateliot



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Simulating 5G NR & DVB performance for NGSO systems

Commissioned by the DVB Project, Magister simulated the performance of alternative technologies for current and future NGSO systems: 3GPP 5G NR NTN, DVB-S2X, and DVB-RCS2.

These evaluations are crucial information for operators planning to deploy future NGSO based services.

Customer: DVB Project

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Validating 3D networks for better connectivity

The NexaSphere project aims to design a 3D network, integrating spaceborne, airborne & terrestrial infrastructures to enhance connectivity for the future EU society.

We’re validating the performance of 3D networks through simulation, enabling TN/NTN coexistence towards 6G.

Horizon Europe Project 




Partners: SafranDLRaeroLiFi, CNAM, SRS, 8BELLS, Hewlett Packard EnterpriseRomars, Stellantis, RF-Microtech, CNIT, TU Wien, OTE, Network Rail Infrastructure, OHB Systems, Hellas Sat, University of Naples Federico II 

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Promoting the deployment of dynamic NGSO constellations

In the NTN-CPD project, we’re developing the Nova simulator which enables the detailed assessment of dynamic NGSO constellations from user and network perspectives.

Through Nova, we’re making it possible to evaluate 5G control plane pro cedures with flexible NGSO constellations.

European Space Agency Project

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Improving the performance of NTN solutions

Under the HELENA project, Magister is improving 5G satellite network mobility, investigating new use cases requiring higher frequencies, and supporting NTN standardization within the 3GPP.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: Thales Alenia Space France, Novamint, Fraunhofer IIS, TNO, CNIT, Airbus, Eutelsat

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Bringing satellite technology to UAVs

In the UAV-3S project, we’re developing an end-to-end system simulator that provides performance indicators for the development of UAV satellite terminals.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: Skyports Drone Services, Satellite Applications Catapult

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Comparing DVB-S2x/RCS2 & 5G-NR NTN performance

We developed a fair method for comparing DVB-S2X and 5G-NR NTN technologies in the MARINA project. This was achieved through LLS and SLS simulations.

The results are valuable for 3GPP & ETSI standardization.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: Thales Alenia Space France

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Impartial 5G NR & DVB comparison for Forsway

We executed a DVB/5G NR comparison project for Forsway, which helped them better understand how 5G NR works in a NTN context.

“The main takeaway is a more complete understanding of how 5G NR compares to traditional DVB technologies for SatCom.”

Customer: Forsway

Forsway

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Investigating 5G TN & NTN coexistence

In the 5G-SPECTRA project, Magister developed simulation tools for evaluating how satellites can best coexist with terrestrial 5G.

We simulated NTN/TN scenarios to see the adjacent channel interference.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: Satellite Applications Catapult, University of Surrey

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Non-Real-Time simulator for LEO satellite systems

The goal of 4SSTB was to design a set of R&D tools specifically for European satellite constellation research, such as for IRIS².

Together with VTT, Magister developed an NRT simulator for LEO satellite systems.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: GMV, VTT, Telespazio, National Technical University of Athens

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C-DReAM simulator towards 5G NTN direct access

In the DASCE project, we developed the C-DReAM simulator towards 5G NTN direct access, where direct-to-handheld is included.

C-DReAM is an enhanced software tool that can evaluate NGSO satellites’ direct access to 5G.

European Space Agency Project

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Towards 5G-Advanced & 6G through network simulation

We led the simulative analysis of 5G-Advanced and 6G NTN technologies in EAGER.

“These techniques may well be the basis for future 5G-Advanced and 6G standards.”

European Space Agency Project

Partners: University of Bologna, Thales Alenia Space Italy, Thales Alenia Space France, Martel Innovate

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Optimized resource allocation for NGSO constellations

Through the C-DReAM project, we developed a resource management algorithm for NGSO satellite constellations.

The algorithm is able to optimize the allocation of resources of a NGSO constellation. 

European Space Agency Project

Partner: Thales Alenia Space France

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New techniques for providing 5G and satellite services

The goal of the DYNASAT project was to develop new techniques for providing 5G and satellite applications and services.

Magister created the project prototypes and demonstrations, which were based on a detailed non-real time network simulator developed for hybrid 5G TN/NTN network scenarios.

EU Horizon 2020 project

Partners: University of Bologna, Thales Alenia Space France, University of Parma, Fairspectrum, Martel Innovate

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Optimizing the performance of LEO constellations

In SCNE, we developed a system simulator for LEO satellite constellation protocol and performance optimization.

The simulator helps customers study e.g. advanced ISL routing algorithms, mobility management, and related higher layer and end-to-end performance.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: Airbus Defence and Space in France, VTT

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Satellite solutions for railway control communications

The goal of the SAIRCC project was to develop a new satellite air interface for railway control communications.

Magister developed the simulator for evaluating the performance of the air interface.

European Space Agency Project

Partners: Sitael, Thales Alenia Space Italy,University of Salzburg

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Helping new industries benefit from 5G

Under the WIVE project, Magister participated in the development of various 5G technologies.

These included e.g. multi-antenna solutions, eMTC and NB-IoT technologies.

Project led by Nokia Bell Labs




Partners: Business Finland, Nokia, Teleste, Telia, ABB, Cargotec Kalmar, Yle, Digita, Traficom, Nordic Semiconductor, Tampere University of Technology, Turku University of Applied Sciences, University of Turku, Åbo Akademi, Aalto University, VTT

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