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Thales Leads 5G Satellite Project for Direct Connectivity

9/10/2025

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Thales Alenia Space leads a consortium with Capgemini and Thales for the U DESERVE 5G project in France.
The project aims to showcase 5G direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity from satellites to mobile devices.
A demonstrator satellite will launch into low-Earth orbit to test interoperability between satellite and terrestrial networks.
It features a 5G satellite payload for direct voice and data transmission without ground stations.
The initiative aligns with the France 2030 program, which invests €54 billion in technological advancements.

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Thales Alenia Space leads a consortium with Capgemini and Thales for the U DESERVE 5G project in France.
The project aims to showcase 5G direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity from satellites to mobile devices.
A demonstrator satellite will launch into low-Earth orbit to test interoperability between satellite and terrestrial networks.
It features a 5G satellite payload for direct voice and data transmission without ground stations.
The initiative aligns with the France 2030 program, which invests €54 billion in technological advancements.