HydRON Element #2 signature

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughput Digital and Optical Network (HydRON) project, marking a significant step forward in space-based optical communications. The signature took place on 13 February between Laurent Jaffart, Director of ESA’s Connectivity and Secure Communications, and Antonio Sturiale, Director of Telecommunications for Thales Alenia Space in Italy.