Paradigm

The ASTRO+ project is part of the European Commission`s Preparatory Action for Security Research (PASR) initiative which brings together 22 partners drawn from public authorities, industry, universities, institutions and think-tanks from nine European countries. Co-ordinated by EADS Astrium, ASTRO+ is designed to demonstrate how space technologies and capabilities can enhance the security of Europe's citizens. A security situation simulated in Poland in February 2006 demonstrated how ASTRO+ can support the requirements of operations on the ground by facilitating access to data from satellites, using high-performance equipment, and ensuring co-ordination between players to improve the overall efficiency of the crisis management system. EADS Astrium has extensive expertise in technologies which are vital to ensure that the security systems planned at a European level are fully effective. The company has developed complete, end-to-end solutions for satellite-based telecommunications, observation and navigation to meet the needs of in-theatre operations. These integrated solutions provide not only the system aspect (space and ground segments) but also the services element, covering areas such as mapping and communications. ASTRO+ is a first step to conclusively demonstrating the crucial contribution of the space segment in the field of security. It should pave the way towards a further research and technology programme, aiming to establish synergies with other R&T, commercial and defence applications, and to create networking between space industry and research, to build up multi-disciplinary applications.

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Skynet 4 operations - Paradigm personnel operating the Skynet 4 system from Oakhanger, UK

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PARADIGM provides WELFARE COMMUNICATIONS for troops aboard.
The Skynet 5 military satellites, developed by Astrium, deliver secure global satellite communication services for the UK. Three new Skynet 5 satellites are due for launch in 2007 and 2008 respectively, providing a major upgrade of the fixed terrestrial infrastructure, networks and management systems in the UK and provision of a range of new terminals.
Skynet 5 is providing a range of services for purchase or lease, such as delivering the highly successful "Welfare" Communications Service designed to keep troops serving abroad, on land or at sea, in touch with their friends and families back at home through voice and internet connectivity. The Skynet 5 contract extends through to 2018.

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The Skynet 5A satellite, launched in March 2007, provides secure beyond line of sight communications to the UK Ministry of Defence. The satellite is owned and operated by Paradigm, a subsidiary of Astrium Services. The Skynet 5 military satellites, developed by Astrium, deliver secure global satellite communication services for the UK. Three new Skynet 5 satellites are due for launch in 2007 and 2008 respectively, providing a major upgrade of the fixed terrestrial infrastructure, networks and management systems in the UK and provision of a range of new terminals.
Skynet 5 is providing a range of services for purchase or lease, such as delivering the highly successful "Welfare" Communications Service designed to keep troops serving abroad, on land or at sea, in touch with their friends and families back at home through voice and internet connectivity. The Skynet 5 contract extends through to 2018.

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The Skynet 5A satellite, launched in March 2007, provides secure beyond line of sight communications to the UK Ministry of Defence. The satellite is owned and operated by Paradigm, a subsidiary of Astrium Services.
The Skynet 5 military satellites, developed by Astrium, deliver secure global satellite communication services for the UK. Three new Skynet 5 satellites are due for launch in 2007 and 2008 respectively, providing a major upgrade of the fixed terrestrial infrastructure, networks and management systems in the UK and provision of a range of new terminals.
Skynet 5 is providing a range of services for purchase or lease, such as delivering the highly successful "Welfare" Communications Service designed to keep troops serving abroad, on land or at sea, in touch with their friends and families back at home through voice and internet connectivity. The Skynet 5 contract extends through to 2018.

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PARADIGM - The Skynet 5 military satellites, developed by Astrium, deliver secure global satellite communication services for the UK. Three new Skynet 5 satellites are due for launch in 2007 and 2008 respectively, providing a major upgrade of the fixed terrestrial infrastructure, networks and management systems in the UK and provision of a range of new terminals.
Skynet 5 is providing a range of services for purchase or lease, such as delivering the highly successful "Welfare" Communications Service designed to keep troops serving abroad, on land or at sea, in touch with their friends and families back at home through voice and internet connectivity. The Skynet 5 contract extends through to 2018.

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