Uni.lu SnT - Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust

CORE BUSINESS

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg conducts internationally competitive research and PhD education in information and communication technology (ICT) with an emphasis on creating socio- economic impact.

Space research is a key priority at SnT. Projects focus on satellite communications, space resources, and space vehicles. In its dedicated space labs, researchers develop new technologies with industry partners. SnT teams work on both long-term studies and demand-driven projects.

Through SnT’s Partnership Programme, researchers currently work in collaboration with over 65 private and public organisations, addressing their key challenges.

Since its launch in 2009, the Centre has grown rapidly. It has recruited top scientists, launched over 160 EU and ESA projects, and created seven spin-offs. It also protects and licenses IP, and now hosts a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of over 550 people.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Our expertise spans satellite communications, autonomous systems, orbital and planetary robotics, small satellites, space systems design, and verification of mission-critical software - positioning us to support Luxembourg’s commitment to space sustainability.

Space research is a key priority at SnT. Projects focus on satellite communications, space resources, and space vehicles. In its dedicated space labs, researchers develop new technologies with industry partners. SnT teams work on both long-term studies and demand-driven projects.

Every project is different, but usually the outcome is a prototype working in the partner’s real environment. Companies work alongside specialised staff ready to be hired at the end of the project, if needed. Our partners also receive access to the latest research methodologies and state-of-the art laboratories. SnT supports projects with co-financing, as well as support for third-party research grant applications.

The Master in Space Technologies and Business programme provides solid knowledge in all aspects of the space value chain, along with space engineering expertise. Business and management tools are also covered. Graduates represent a pool of talents to start new space companies or contribute to existing companies, in non-technical areas.

TECHNICAL MEANS

We have 7 space labs: Concurrent Design Facility, CubeSat Lab, LunaLab, Zero-G Lab, 6GSPACE Lab, QCI Lab and the Radar Lab. Our technical expertise covers a wide range of capabilities:

  • Radars
  • Operations
  • Manufacturing of satellites
  • Robotic payloads
  • In-space manufacturing
  • Telecommunication services
  • Risk Management services
  • Data Analytics
  • Software Verification and Validation
  • Environmental applications and services

MAIN CUSTOMERS

Around 70% of SnT’s income stems from competitive research funding and over 300 MEUR external funding has been secured since SnT’s creation. Through the SnT Partnership Programme, large numbers of partners have proved willing to invest in joint research activities, ultimately improving their competitiveness through new and improved services and systems. The programme currently counts over 70 partners.

MAJOR SPACE PROJECTS

  • SES Partnership: Research Programme
  • COSMIC: Direct-to-Device Communications in Mobile Satellite Systems Using C-band, FNR
  • INSTRUCT: Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Systems for Ubiquitous Beyond 5G, FNR. 
  • ETHER: sElf-evolving terrestrial / non-Terrestrial Hybrid nEtwoRks, Horizon Europe
  • TRANTOR: 5G+ evolUtion to mutioRbitAl multibaNd neTwORks, Horizon Euope
  • Lux4QCI: Luxembourg Experimental Network for Quantum Communication Infrastructure, Digital Europe
  • Varray-5G: Vehicular Phase Array Antennas for 5G, FNR
  • CREST-5G: Assessment of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) with sub-6GHz time division duplexing (TDD) communications, ESA
  • TIA: Test, Improve, Assure – Providing safety guarantees for ML-based components through automated debugging and input generation, ESA
  • FAQAS2: Improve mutation testing in space software systems, ESA

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