Indra's Milestone Achievement: Launching the Future of Air Traffic Management with Startical Satellite

In a groundbreaking move that promises to revolutionize air traffic management, Indra Group, in collaboration with Startical, a venture with ENAIRE, has successfully completed the engineering phase for the IOD-2 satellite. This exceptional achievement is set to enhance global communication and surveillance services via a constellation of over 200 low-orbit satellites.

A Leap in Technology

The newly launched demonstrator satellite, equipped with a VHF antenna almost four meters long, signifies a leap forward in satellite communication technology. Indra’s development and integration of a cutting-edge high-power VHF amplifier will facilitate long-range communications, significantly impacting regions without existing coverage, such as oceanic and remote areas.

Record-Breaking Engineering

Indra’s capabilities have been crystallized in a record two-year development cycle, validating their prowess in assuming comprehensive space mission leadership. The satellite’s payload marks the first fully developed by Indra to orbit, setting the stage for advanced tests under the IOD-2 mission.

Space Mission Leadership

Fernando García Martínez-Peñalver, Indra’s Director of Space, stated, “This project for IOD-2 reflects our technological maturity and positions us as leaders in critical space missions. It validates our status as a reliable and internationally competitive strategic integrator.” The achievement affirms Indra’s trajectory towards being a prime player in the European space sector, covering the entire value chain, from mission design to satellite operations.

Impact on Aviation and Beyond

The implications of this mission extend beyond air traffic management, promising improvements in efficiency, capacity, and sustainability across global aviation. Indra’s wide-reaching influence is further cemented by its extensive deployment of air traffic systems in over 11,000 facilities worldwide – a testament to the company’s advanced technological expertise in managing flight operations seamlessly.

Future Prospects

This milestone strengthens Indra’s vision as a key contributor to the future of global aviation. With its new space capabilities and renowned leadership in air traffic management, the company stands poised to redefine the benchmarks of communication and surveillance via satellite technology.

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