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

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