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High-Performance Multi-Orbit Satcom User Terminal "Made in Austria"

05-22-2025 12:01 PM CET | Science & Education

Press release from: PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH

c) PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH

c) PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH

Vienna/Graz - A pioneering research project is taking European space technology to the next level. The European Space Agency (ESA), together with the Austrian Aerospace Agency (ALR/FFG) and the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure are supporting an Austrian consortium in developing innovative satellite communication (Satcom) technology. The project, called Multibeam Ka-band Satellite User Terminal (MUKAS), is funded through the ESA ARTES Core Competitiveness programme.

The participating partners are JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (Graz), S+K Consult, and Vienna-based high-tech antenna specialist PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH.

The project's core objective is the development of a next-generation multi-orbit Satcom user terminal, optimized for seamless operation across all common satellite constellations: GEO (geostationary), MEO (medium Earth orbit), and LEO (low Earth orbit). The terminal is designed to deliver maximum transmission performance and reliability, while impressing with a modular design and compact form factor suitable for both stationary and mobile applications.

Currently undergoing a multi-stage development process, the project unites scientific excellence, advanced engineering, and strong collaboration between research and industry. For Austria, this initiative marks a technological milestone - both in terms of global visibility and the strategic strengthening of national expertise in the space sector.

PIDSO contributes its extensive know-how in high-performance antennas and wireless communication, acquired through years of experience in the aerospace, automotive, and research industries. "We are proud to take this next technological leap in satellite communication together with ESA. This partnership is both a great honour and a strong motivation," says DI Dr. Christoph Kienmayer, Managing Director of PIDSO. Since 2017, PIDSO has been part of the Riedel Group, based in Wuppertal, Germany.

Founded in 1975, ESA is Europe's central space agency, responsible for missions ranging from climate monitoring to interplanetary exploration. Its collaboration with forward-looking technology companies like PIDSO demonstrates its commitment to advancing Europe's leadership in space innovation.

With united strength and pioneering vision, this project brings high-tech 'Made in Austria' to the global stage - and a piece of the future closer to Earth.

Dr. Christoph Kienmayer
Founder & CEO
PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH
Wallackgasse 2, 1230 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 25 24 189
Email: marcom@pidso.com
Web: www.pidso.com

About PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions
PIDSO - Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH is an innovative provider and manufacturer of high-end antennas, systems and radio frequency solutions for aerospace, security and industrial applications. By combining engineering excellence with a passion for cutting-edge technology, PIDSO empowers its global customer base to overcome even the most complex radio frequency challenges.
PIDSO's product portfolio ranges from custom-designed antennas, smart arrays, tracking systems, radar technology up to outstanding communication solutions. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Vienna, has been part of the Riedel Group since 2017 and serves customers worldwide through its constantly growing network.

About the European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe's gateway to space. ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
ESA has 23 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia are Associate Members. ESA has established formal cooperation with four Member States of the EU. Canada takes part in some ESA programmes under a Cooperation Agreement.
By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, ESA can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. It is working in particular with the EU on implementing the Galileo and Copernicus programmes as well as with Eumetsat for the development of meteorological missions. Learn more about ESA at www.esa.int

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