COSMIC – Direct-to-Device Communications in Mobile Satellite Systems
January 1, 2025
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FNR Luxembourg
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
Funding: FNR-5G BRIDGES (Luxembourg) · €692,000 (2025–2028)
Executive Summary
COSMIC aims to enable direct-to-device (D2D) mobile satellite communications using C-band frequencies. The project encompasses radio channel characterization, custom terminal antenna prototyping, and over-the-satellite field demonstrations.
Key Objectives & Contributions
- C-Band NTN Channel Modeling: Comprehensive propagation models for land-mobile satellite links in C-band.
- Compact Terminal Antennas: Advanced antenna designs for handheld and IoT satellite terminals.
- In-Orbit Field Demonstration: Live over-the-air validation connecting standard-based UE terminals via satellite.
Project Details
- Funding Agency: FNR 5G BRIDGES (Luxembourg)
- Budget: €692,000
- Duration: 2025 – 2028 (36 months)
- Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
- Partner Companies: Industrial SatCom partners in Luxembourg