Evolution of Satellite Systems toward 6G

Non-Terrestrial Networks refer to network elements that can provide communication services through a flying vehicle through either earth orbit satellite (GEO, MEO, LEO), airborne vehicles (i.e., HAPs, UAVs and drones) or through underwater vehicles (i.e., Ship, ROV, AUV, HOV). NTN can provide connectivity in unreachable areas for a terrestrial network (i.e., vessels and airplanes), or remote areas (e.g. Maintain connectivity over trains, boats, planes, Public Safety and Emergency, Aeronautical Broadband). 3GPP has already discussed the integration of NTN with mobile networks to improve service continuity and mobility and enable satellites to access a 5G ecosystem to reduce costs. NTN can play an important role towards 6G to facilitate the integration of NTN with terrestrial and mobile networks. This workshop aims to gather academic researchers, industrial partners, and users to identify and to collect cutting-edge research works about the role of NTNs towards 6G evolution.