DEFINITION:

Covering all technological aspects for TT&C and payload data distribution, related to the use of modern commercial-off-the-shelf ground communication technology/services, for providing cost/performance effective solutions to the operations of space missions.

(Source: ESA TD 12B)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Advanced Ground Communication Networking Concepts: Covers new design concepts for data/communication in the ground segment.
2. Communication Network Technologies and Protocols: Covers issues related to communication and data exchange, including routing and modem issues as well as network protocols.