Barcelona, March 2- Sateliot has been named the winner of the GSMA Foundry x ESA 6G Innovation Challenge, alongside Keysight Technologies, in an initiative promoted by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the GSMA and announced during MWC Barcelona 2026.
The challenge focused on integrating terrestrial and satellite networks, and Sateliot’s project stood out for its exploration of a blockchain-enabled anomaly detection solution for 5G NTN, combining AI-driven response with blockchain traceability to ensure trusted, reliable connectivity from space to ground. This recognition comes shortly after the company was also awarded the 2026 Dual-Use Technology Prize by DIGITALEUROPE in collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence.
Sateliot is driving the convergence of terrestrial and space-based connectivity into a single, unified network. As a pioneer in standard-based 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), the company is closing the “Information-Action Gap,” enabling devices anywhere on Earth to seamlessly connect and transmit critical data for precise decision-making.
This leadership is driven by Sateliot’s “standard-first” approach. By integrating its LEO satellite constellation directly with 3GPP standards, it allows unmodified IoT devices and smartphones to connect globally, eliminating the need for proprietary hardware and breaking down traditional silos between telecom and satellite operators.
Albert Pujol, CIO of Sateliot, highlighted the significance of the milestone: “This award is a recognition of the talent of our R&D team in creating a trusted architecture. Together with Keysight, we have demonstrated that Sateliot not only offers global connectivity, but also leads the way in the resilience and operational autonomy necessary to transform space into a secure infrastructure.”
At a time when the GSMA and ESA are backing a €100M push into AI, NTN, D2D, and 6G, Sateliot’s role becomes even more strategic. By extending coverage to the 80% of the Earth still underserved, it is effectively building a global nervous system for connectivity, where “out of coverage” is no longer a limitation, but a problem of the past..
