SATERA Final Workshop: Exploring the Future of Space-Based Surveillance for Air Traffic Management
19 November 2026 | 15:00–19:00 CET | Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain
The SATERA project is pleased to invite researchers, industry professionals, air navigation service providers, regulatory authorities, academics, students and other aviation stakeholders to its Final Workshop, taking place on 19 November 2026 at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV).
Jointly organised by UPV and ENAIRE, the workshop will provide an opportunity to explore the potential of space-based surveillance technologies to support the evolution of Air Traffic Management (ATM).
The event will bring together representatives from European aviation organisations, industry and research institutions to discuss the challenges and opportunities of space-based surveillance, while presenting the main results and technological developments achieved within SATERA.
What to Expect
The workshop will open with a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of space-based surveillance, featuring representatives from ENAIRE, Startical, EASA, EUROCAE, SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking and the European Defence Agency (EDA).
Following the panel, researchers from the SATERA consortium will introduce the SATERA solution and present the key enabling technologies investigated throughout the project, including:
- Advanced antenna technologies for space-based surveillance applications.
- Intersatellite communication networks to support satellite-based surveillance architectures.
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technologies and their potential applications in ATM.
- Space-based multichannel ADS-B receivers and signal feature extraction for enhanced aircraft surveillance capabilities.
The workshop will conclude with a discussion of the main takeaways and the potential contribution of these technologies to future ATM surveillance systems.
Workshop Programme
| Time (CET) | Session |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Opening Session |
| 15:10 | Panel: Space-Based Surveillance – Challenges and Opportunities |
| 15:50 | The SATERA Solution |
| 16:20 | Enabling Technologies I: Antennas |
| 16:50 | Coffee Break |
| 17:10 | Enabling Technologies II: Intersatellite Networks |
| 17:40 | Enabling Technologies III: Satellites for LEO Orbits |
| 18:10 | Enabling Technologies IV: Space-Based Multichannel ADS-B Receiver and Signal Feature Extraction |
| 18:40 | Closing and Takeaways |
| 19:00 | End of Workshop |
Venue
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
School of Aerospace Engineering (E.T.S.I. Aeroespacial)
Building 7B, South Wing, Ground Floor
Salón de Grados
Valencia, Spain
Registration
Join us to explore the future of space-based aircraft surveillance!
The SATERA Final Workshop is open to aviation professionals, researchers, academics, students and all those interested in the future of Air Traffic Management.
Aerospace Engineering students are particularly encouraged to attend, as the workshop offers an excellent opportunity to discover emerging surveillance technologies, learn directly from researchers and industry experts, and gain insights into the latest developments in the aviation sector.
The public workshop will take place from 15:00 to 19:00 CET.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE SATERA FINAL WORKSHOP
We look forward to welcoming you to Valencia on 19 November 2026!