ESA's INFLECION Project Revolutionizes Maritime Surveillance

The European Space Agency and AAC Clyde Space have launched the €30 million INFLECION project, combining VDES, SIGINT, and SAR technologies for comprehensive maritime monitoring. The satellite constellation will enable two-way data exchange between ships and shore, detect illegal activities, and provide all-weather surveillance by 2028. The UK Space Agency is co-funding 50% through ESA's ARTES program. Technical edge: Unlike traditional AIS, the bidirectional VDES system offers 32x higher data rates and global coverage.
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This story is part of the Maritime AI Digest of 4 June 2025.