SATERA

Space-based composite Ads-b and multilaTeration systEm validation thRough scalable simulAtions


SATERA addresses the concept of a space-based composite ADS-B + E-MLAT system using ADS-B and MLAT receiving stations on board small satellites on low Earth orbits.

SATERA Aims

SATERA aims to design and validate a GNSS independent ATC surveillance system enabling the definition of integrity parameters for space-based ADS-B data improving the Air Traffic Security and Safety. 

SATERA aims to be a key enabler to optimize air operations, mainly for long-haul flights over oceanic or uninhabited areas, allowing the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the increase of airspace capacity, safety and security.

SATERA aims to enhance European airspace sovereignty by fostering the provision of critical ATM services by European companies, enhancing the European industrial leadership on the ATC by the use of satellites and boosting the deployment of space-based ADS-B in Europe.

SATERA Objectives

Project Timeline

Latest News

  • SATERA Second Plenary Meeting
    🚀 On May 26th, the University of Rome Tor Vergata hosted the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the SATERA projectThe meeting brought together all SATERA partners and the Advisory Board, marking a crucial milestone in the progress of the project. It was a full day of collaboration, technical insights, and shared commitment toward advancing space-based surveillance technologies.🔍 Each Work Package — from solution formulation and embedded measurement systems to communication networks… Read more: SATERA Second Plenary Meeting
  • EuCAP 2025
    From 31 March to 4 April, our paper titled “Circularly Polarized Conical Array for ADS-B Applications in LEO Satellites” was presented at the 19th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2025) in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • SESARJU Annual Conference Participation
    On 18 February 2025,  The SATERA project was proudly represented at the SESAR Joint Undertaking Annual Conference. Watch the video in the link below: Don’t forget to subscribe on our YouTube, LinkedIn, X channels and put comments! See you next year.