Deutsches Zentrum für Satelliten-Kommunikation e.V. (DeSK)
About us
Satellite communication has essentially contributed to today’s most advanced society through data transmission, mobile telephony and television. An alternative and addition to all terrestrial communication systems, therefore providing a lot of potential for future trends. For example, ideas such as Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT) or autonomous driving require powerful communication networks, which are capable of reaching every location worldwide.
To demonstrate and to bring these capabilities into focus, the German Center for Satellite-Communications r.S. (DeSK) was founded in 2008, unifying enterprises, scientific institutions and universities, operating in the field of satellite communication.
DeSK’s objective is to promote the expansion of business relations among the members to create a powerful network, capable of initiatingsynergies.
In addition, the institution organizes workshops to find qualified and trained professionals.
Further, DeSK operates an interactive showroom to demonstrate the relevance of satellite communication technology in our daily lives. With the slogan “Touch and Feel Satellite Communication" the showroom informs the general public as well as young talents about new trends and topics in this field.
Address
Schillerstr. 34
71522 Backnang
Germany
E-mail: dilara.betz@desk-sat.com
Phone: +49 7191 1878314
Internet: www.desk-sat.com
Contact person:
Dilara Betz
Managing Director
E-mail: dilara.betz@desk-sat.com
Alexander Burnicki
Project Manager (RACCOON IOD)
E-mail: alexander.burnicki@tu-berlin.de
Products & Services
At the DeSK-area, the following project will be as well presented:
RACCOON IOD (In-Orbit Demonstration) is a satellite mission developed by the Space Technology Research Group at Technische Universität Berlin and supported by the German Space Agency and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. The mission aims to launch a constellation of 3U CubeSats in 2028 to demonstrate advanced signal intelligence capabilities in orbit.
The primary mission objectives include the triangulation and localization of radio frequency emitters as well as the spectral analysis of signals up to 6 GHz. In addition, RACCOON IOD serves as a platform for advancing cybersecurity in small satellite systems. To achieve this, the mission is developing and flying RACCOON OS, a custom-built satellite operating system designed to meet modern cybersecurity requirements and establish a secure foundation for future CubeSat missions.
By combining innovative signal processing techniques with a security-by-design approach, RACCOON IOD contributes to the next generation of resilient and capable small satellite technologies.