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by several research projects funded by which are crucial for the reliable with integrated TN and NTN
the European Commission through the performance of 6G networks. solutions, fostering innovation and
SNS program. Here’s an overview of „ Ether: The Self-evolving Terrestrial/ collaboration across the continent.
several key projects that aim to explore Non-Terrestrial Hybrid Networks „ Adroit 6G: Focused on the
and develop critical aspects of NTN project aims to develop networks convergence of communications,
integration into future 6G systems: that can adapt and evolve computation, and control, Adroit
„ 5G Stardust: focuses on Satellite autonomously. Ether’s focus on 6G aims to enable highly reliable
and Terrestrial Access for creating self-optimizing networks IoT services. This project addresses
Distributed, Ubiquitous, and that can dynamically respond to the integration of IT and network
Smart Telecommunications. By changing conditions and demands technologies to create a seamless
leveraging both satellite and will be pivotal for the operational and reliable IoT ecosystem. By
terrestrial infrastructures, 5G efficiency and resilience of 6G ensuring that IoT devices can
Stardust aims to create a seamless systems. This project underscores reliably communicate across both
communication network that the importance of adaptive terrestrial and non-terrestrial
provides ubiquitous coverage and network management in achieving networks, Adroit 6G is set to
high-capacity connectivity. the robust performance required enhance the scope and reliability of
„ 6G-NTN: is dedicated to designing for next-generation connectivity. IoT applications, which are integral
and validating the key enablers „ 6G Sandbox: This project provides a to the future of smart cities and
for the integration of terrestrial comprehensive and modular facility autonomous systems.
and non-terrestrial components for the European experimentation In conclusion, the integration of NTNs
into 6G. 6G-NTN’s research is ecosystem, including access to the into future 6G systems represents
critical in understanding how European Space Agency’s 5G/6G a significant leap forward in the
best to merge these two distinct Hubs. The 6G Sandbox will be telecommunications industry. Now
network types into a cohesive instrumental in testing and validating Europe must seize this opportunity
system. The project is expected to new technologies and concepts in to be at the forefront of this
develop innovative techniques for a controlled environment before technological evolution.
managing interference, optimizing deployment. It serves as a critical
handovers, and efficiently resource for researchers and Javier Albares
allocating spectral resources, industry stakeholders to experiment Head of Programmes, SNS JU

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