Catalonia Space Labs
i2CAT Research Centre
i2CAT is an applied research centre in advanced digital technologies with a track record of more than 20 years. It operates in the fields of 5G/6G, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, space communications and media technologies.
Through technology and knowledge transfer, i2CAT seeks to generate a real impact on the economy and society, connecting public administration, private business, the scientific community and the general public.
In the space sector, i2CAT works to solve technological challenges within the new paradigm of secure and intelligent global communications, integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks to deliver a seamless user experience.
Infrastructure/equipment
6GStarLab
6GStarLab is an open laboratory in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for experimenting with advanced 5G and 6G. It is a small 6-unit (6U) satellite equipped with payload virtualisation technology that enables the use of different radiofrequency bands:
UHF
LoRA
S-Band
X-Band
Ka-Band
6GStarLab also features a C-band optical payload (beacon and beaconless). The satellite is part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) 6G Open Labs initiative.
Móra la Nova ground station
The ground station located in Móra la Nova includes a radiofrequency (RF) station with a reception chain across multiple bands (UHF, LoRa, S, X and Ka) as well as an optical ground station. The facilities are also equipped with various user terminals for broadband and narrowband communications (SWARM, Iridium, Sateliot, Hispasat, Starlink, OneWeb, Inmarsat, Viasat).
