Sateliot inaugurated in Barcelona the first European 5G Satellite Development Center. The new facility marks the beginning of its industrial phase and reinforces, through a tangible project, Europe’s leadership and technological sovereignty in 5G IoT connectivity from space. It has also driven the creation of over 50 highly skilled jobs, leading Sateliot to double its workforce in the last year.
Located at the company’s new headquarters in the heart of Barcelona, it is the first center in Europe dedicated to the design, development, and verification of 5G satellites under common standards for all mobile operators (3GPP). Its launch represents a significant economic, technological and talent boost for Catalonia and Spain, establishing them as a global reference point for the New Space sector.
The inauguration was attended by Mr. Salvador Illa, President of the Government of Catalonia; Mr. Javier López, Vice President of the European Parliament; Mr. Carlos Prieto Gómez, Spanish Government Delegate in Catalonia; and Mr. Juan Carlos Cortés, Director of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), among other authorities — demonstrating the institutional support from Catalonia, Spain and Brussels for this project.
This institutional backing underscores the strategic importance of a proven initiative that enhances Europe’s technological autonomy in critical areas such as security, defense and communications. Just one month ago, Sateliot achieved a historic milestone by demonstrating the world’s first direct 5G-IoT connection from space with standard IoT devices.