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The current season is often a little quieter for flying. Shorter days, more wind, more IMC, and a lot more time spent planning than actually taking off. But that is exactly why it is the perfect moment to prepare for the better flying days to come. One of the easiest and most important things you can do today is to set up a feature that is still not widely known: SafeSky Search and Rescue , also called SAR: " It is a free emergency beacon inside the SafeSky app, designed for general aviation, helicopter, gliders, paramotor, paraglider and microlight pilots." What you need to know SafeSky Search and Rescue feature is free It adds a safety beacon inside the app, always with you It is designed to complement , not replace, other safety equipment and procedures In an emergency, it helps rescue services locate you faster through live tracking Only SAR services will have access to the tracking data of lost aircraft   1 - The problem: finding a missing aircraft can take hours Search and Rescue services in Europe are extremely professional, coordinated, and experienced. But they have one constraint: They cannot rescue what they cannot locate. In Europe, retrieving a missing aircraft often takes several hours . The average can be around four hours , and sometimes much more, depending on terrain, weather, and how quickly reliable information becomes available. National authorities and rescue services regularly contact SafeSky when they need help reconstructing the last known flight path of an aircraft. That is because location and timing are often the biggest missing pieces, especially when tracking disappears and nobody knows where to start looking. Why localisation is difficult, even with the transponder on? Many pilots assume that if an aircraft is ADS-B or Mode-S equipped and the transponder is on, it will always be trackable. Unfortunately, that is not always true . Most surveillance systems, whether radar or ADS-B receivers, depend on line of sight . When you fly low, especially below a certain altitude, your signal may simply no longer reach the ground stations or radar sites that are tracking you. And in mountainous terrain , this challenge becomes even bigger: • valleys can fall outside radar coverage • terrain can block ADS-B reception • even a small ridge can be enough to hide the aircraft from ground receivers The result is that even when you are still transmitting perfectly, the track seen by others can suddenly stop. Rescue teams may then be left with a last known position that is already several minutes, or several kilometres, out of date. How Search and Rescue normally gets triggered? In most cases, Search and Rescue does not begin the moment something goes wrong. It begins when someone such as ATC, a friend, a flying club, or a rescue coordination centre realises that an aircraft may be in trouble and starts the alerting chain . That can happen in several ways: • a flight plan is not closed and the aircraft never arrives • ATC loses contact or receives a distress call • someone reports the aircraft missing • an emergency beacon signal is detected From there, the response follows a structured escalation: • Uncertainty phase , INCERFA • Alert phase , ALERFA • Distress phase , DETRESFA These phases exist for good reasons. They prevent false alarms from consuming limited rescue resources, and they ensure a coordinated response. But they also mean that a search can only become truly effective once there is enough information about where to look , and what the last known position really was. 2 - Existing safety tools and their limits under stress Aviation already has excellent safety systems, and we should always encourage pilots to use them. These tools save lives every day and remain the foundation of emergency alerting. But emergencies are not training exercises. When workload suddenly explodes, when you are low, distracted, or fighting to keep the aircraft under control, even the simplest actions can become difficult. That is where the limits are not technical. They are human. Transponder emergency squawk In an emergency, the standard transponder code is 7700 . The code 7600 is for radio failure and 7500 is for unlawful interference. In theory, setting 7700 is straightforward. In practice, during a real emergency, remembering the code and dialling it in may not be as easy as we would like to believe. There is also a practical limitation. This only helps if the aircraft is equipped with a transponder, which is far from being the case across all categories of aviation (less than 10% of general aviation is equipped with ADS-B Out. Other categories have... nothing standard?). ELTs and Personal Locator Beacons Satellite distress beacons, such as 406 MHz ELTs and PLBs , are a proven and highly recommended tool. They alert rescue coordination centres through the Cospas Sarsat satellite system , and many models include GNSS location plus a 121.5 MHz homing signal to help rescuers pinpoint your position once they are nearby. But here again, the limitations are real. Beacons depend on being triggered , surviving impact, remaining accessible, and being activated correctly. And this is where the reality is simple: In a real emergency, human factors matter. Stress affects memory, motor control, and decision making, even for experienced pilots. That is exactly why SafeSky Search and Rescue exists. It does not replace proven safety tools. It adds another safety layer using equipment you already carry, and it may still help when stress or circumstances prevent you from doing everything by the book. 3 - Introducing SafeSky Search and Rescue SafeSky Search and Rescue is a free emergency beacon built directly into the SafeSky app. Is designed to be simple to use , even in a high stress situation. Once configured in the app, it stays ready in the background and requires no action before flight. In an emergency, a dedicated MAYDAY button becomes available in the app. Pressing it triggers the Search and Rescue workflow, alerting your trusted contacts and sharing your position and live tracking information so they can quickly relay it to the appropriate rescue services. Its purpose is simple. Reduce the time it takes for rescuers to get the information that matters most , especially in the first critical minutes. ... and it works with the hardware you already carry on every flight: your phone or tablet . The most important part: what if you cannot press MAYDAY button? In an ideal world, you press the MAYDAY button the moment you realise the situation is escalating. But emergencies are rarely ideal. That is why SafeSky Search and Rescue is designed with a crucial unique safety principle: passive SAR tracking : Even if you are under stress and cannot press the MAYDAY button, your phone will continue to transmit your position as long as it is working. This is not theoretical. It is exactly the kind of situation described in our Iceland incident story , where continuity of tracking made a difference. What if the phone stops working? SafeSky will continue to transmit your position for as long as your phone remains operational. But in a serious crash scenario, the phone may be damaged or destroyed. Even then, the system still provides critical value. The last recorded traces remain available for rescue services for 72 hours . This ensures the search does not start from zero. Rescue teams can still work from the most valuable clue: your last known position and your recent track , which often takes hours to reconstruct through other means. Why SafeSky uses trusted contacts? One of the challenges with emergency alerting is avoiding false alarms . To keep the system fast and responsible , SafeSky Search and Rescue uses a trusted relay path . Instead of contacting rescue services directly, it ensures that a real person confirms  the situation and relays the correct information. You can choose up to three trusted contacts  (pilot friend, your instructor, spouse, other?). Working with Search and Rescue operations This Search and Rescue capabilities is implemented in close collaboration with national authorities and SAR organisations. In November 2025, SafeSky participated in the "EUR Search and Rescue Task Force" in Paris to discuss solutions and integration improvements with operational procedures. 4 - How to set it up (takes 2 minutes) Setting up SafeSky Search and Rescue is quick, and it is best done now , while you are relaxed, on the ground, and not under pressure. To enable it: Open SafeSky Go to Settings, then Search and Rescue Read and accept the procedure Add up to three trusted contacts , phone number and email Now comes the most important step: brief your contacts in advance : SafeSky SAR is designed so that your trusted contacts relay the alert to the correct rescue services. So they should know what to do if they receive your message: • call the SAR service using the precise phone number provided • forward the email address if needed • share the live tracking link showing your position Two minutes of setup today can save precious time later. 5 - How it works in practice? Once SAR is enabled in your settings, it stays ready in the background. You do not need to do anything special before each flight. SafeSky simply makes the emergency workflow available when you are airborne. 5. 1 - In flight After take off, the MAYDAY icon becomes available in the SafeSky app. If you ever need to trigger an emergency alert: Tap the MAYDAY button Confirm with a slide gesture to prevent accidental activation SafeSky activates the SAR workflow 5.2 - Your contacts receive an alert immediately SafeSky sends the alert to your trusted contacts by SMS and email, including: • your precise position • a direct link to your live location • the correct SAR phone number and email address for the area you are flying 5.3 - Your contacts do the relay Your contacts do not have to search who to call. SafeSky provides the correct SAR contact details for your position. Your trusted contacts then call the rescue services using the phone number provided and forward the live tracking link. If needed, they also forward the email details so SAR can access everything immediately. 5.4 - Tracking continues Once SAR is active, SafeSky continues to transmit and record your position as long as your phone is working. This helps keep the last known position accurate, even in difficult terrain or limited coverage. 5.5 - What if there is no internet connection? If SafeSky cannot immediately send the alert due to lack of connectivity, the app continues recording your track. As soon as internet becomes available again, it will publish the last known trace and resume live updates. 6 - Two minutes now, ready for the day you hope never comes As pilots, we are taught to always stay ahead of the aircraft . We brief, plan, anticipate, and prepare, because in aviation the time to think is before things start happening fast. Most of us will never need Search and Rescue, and we truly hope you never do. But if a flight ever turns into a serious situation, one thing becomes essential very quickly: being found fast. So while the season is quieter, take two minutes today . Set up SAR in SafeSky, add your trusted contacts, and brief them so they know how to relay an alert immediately. Related stories and references: Unfortunately, this is when drama happens. For some aircraft categories, 2021 is the worst year since 2014 in terms of fatal accidents (source: EASA Annual Report 2022 ) . Here are just a few examples of serious incidents that happened in 2022 that were made public: Country Iceland   France   Spain   When? July 2022 September 2022 December 2022 What? ULM forced landing due to motor issues ULM crashes going to the MULM in Blois ULM crashes in river Time lost Plane missing for 2.5 hours Plane missing for >5 hours Plane missing for 1 day Casualties No casualties 2 casualties 2 casualties SafeSky/SAR use Using SafeSky but SAR not configured nor used Using SafeSky but SAR not configured nor used Not using SafeSky, no SAR raised* * According to media, the magistrate had refused to geolocate the occupants’ mobile phone for data protection reasons. Additional stories Mayday Mayday Mayday, SafeSky for better and for worse Engine failure in Iceland, a breathtaking story What if SafeSky had been used in recent incidents Search and Rescue now active in 29 countries in Europe

FLYsky Display connected to your SafeSky App In busy airspace, maintaining traffic awareness while navigating, communicating, and scanning outside can be challenging . Pilots often have to switch screens, unlock tablets, or glance away from their primary field of view to check traffic. FLYsky Display  solves this by keeping essential traffic information permanently visible , allowing pilots to stay focused on flying and looking outside, exactly where attention belongs. Developed in partnership with FlyData.io , this new SafeSky Inside ®  device  introduces a dedicated, always-on traffic display  designed to work instantly, intuitively, and without compromise. No cables. No complex setup. Just switch it on and fly. Traffic awareness, always in sight FLYsky Display is a standalone cockpit screen that connects wirelessly to the SafeSky app via Bluetooth Low Energy. It continuously shows live SafeSky traffic on its own display, keeping critical information visible at a glance, even when your phone or tablet is busy with other apps or screen off. Designed for real-world flying, FLYsky Display features: Up to 10 hours of built-in battery life In-flight charging for extended flights Compact screen 54X48X18 True plug-and-fly setup Install it where it works best for you FLYsky Display is designed for maximum installation flexibility. Compact and lightweight, it can be mounted almost anywhere in the cockpit : on the panel, glare shield, windshield, or other convenient locations, depending on your aircraft and personal preferences . No permanent installation is required, making it easy to adapt to different aircraft or flying conditions. Compact and lightweight FlySky display Built for the way you fly FLYsky Display works seamlessly with the SafeSky app and the Avionix Aero-Tracker , and is part of the SafeSky Inside family. In flight, it lets you combine the best of both worlds : use FLYsky Display as a dedicated traffic alert, while continuing to navigate with your preferred EFB, such as SkyDemon, Air Navigation Pro, EasyVFR, ForeFlight, or others, with SafeSky traffic still overlaid. No compromises. No switching screens. Just clear, continuous situational awareness. "Directly in my sight of view, the FLYsky Display significantly improves my situational awareness in busy airspace, without stopping scanning the sky and around areas. As a result, safer flights !" Benoit MATHIEU– MCR ULC pilot Aligned with the EASA ADS-L Coalition philosophy By connecting to the SafeSky ecosystem through the SafeSky App, the FLYsky Display follows the philosophy of the EASA ADS-L Coalition , showing traffic from both ADS-L and ADS-L Mobile technologies for seamless visibility within this emerging European standard. Available now FlySky Display is available now  at a price of €399 EUR  directly from the flydata.io webshop . Your FlySky display ships with a nice transport bag "The FlySky display really helps me when flying in a busy circuit environment. It acts as an extra pair of eyes. Tony Nowak - PPL Learn more: FlyData.io website FlySky display user manuel SafeSky App

Aero-Tracker in a private 3-axes ultralight aircraft A new step forward for electronic visibility and safer skies in Europe SafeSky is pleased to highlight the recent publication by EASA of ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 2 , a major advancement supporting voluntary electronic conspicuity and improved situational awareness for all airspace users. EASA’s announcement can be found here: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/be-seen-and-be-aware-publication-new-technical-specification-ads-l-4 This updated technical specification strengthens the overall framework for electronic visibility by enhancing interoperability, increasing transmission performance, and supporting greater adoption across the general aviation community. Free update: your Aero-Tracker is fully compatible In line with our mission to promote affordable, simple, and interoperable visibility solutions for all pilots, we are proud to confirm that the Avionix Aero-Tracker, developed in partnership with SafeSky, has now been fully updated to support ADS-L Issue 2 . What this means for pilots: • Higher transmission power, enabling greater range and better detectability • Full compatibility with the latest EASA specification, ensuring l ong-term interoperability • Compliance based on an open, forward-looking standard • Continued support within the SafeSky ecosystem for seamless air-to-air and ground-enhanced visibility To benefit from ADS-L Issue 2 , simply update your Aero-Tracker to the l atest firmware . As a pilot, what will you see? Experience the most comprehensive airspace awareness available today, displayed directly within the apps you already trust: SafeSky, SkyDemon, Air Navigation Pro, EasyVFR, and many more. The Aero-Tracker enables both air-to-air reception and transmission of ADS-B, Mode S, ADS-L, and FLARM. In addition, thanks to its built-in LTE connectivity, you also receive over 30 aggregated traffic sources from the SafeSky network, including paramotors, paragliders, and even drones. This update is a natural continuation of our shared philosophy: making electronic conspicuity accessible and effective for every pilot, regardless of aircraft type or equipment budget. Fly Safe Everyone :-) Learn more: Datasheet: https://avionix.eu/wp-content/uploads/Datasheet-AERO-tracker.pdf Documentation: https://docs.safesky.app/books/aero-tracker Buy: https://www.avionix-shop.eu/product/14989526/aero-tracker

SafeSky is the most complete traffic awareness solution designed with all pilots in mind. Pilots will receive the most complete in-flight traffic information available today. THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS. Making even more traffic visible. Through native integration, you receive traffic information from over 15 navigation, free flight, and drone platforms. MORE INFO Hello, is there anybody out there? TRAFFIC AWARENESS DESIGNED WITH ALL PILOTS IN MIND. 2021 Aerospace Excellence Award 2023 fliegermagazin Award 2024 Aviation et Pilote Award 2024 CAASA Air safety Award WHAT WILL YOU SEE? Traffic information from many aircraft classes. (*) MORE INFO The best of 2 worlds: SafeSky traffic by mobile internet AND traffic by radio. MORE INFO ELECTRONIC DEVICE. Plug. Play. Fly. SafeSky app Electronic device Third-party integrations Professional use Ground station HOW? Choose your solution. THE SAFESKY APP. Be safer in one click. Share your position Get traffic alerts All you need is your phone or tablet And the best thing about it ... IT'S FUN & FREE. Upgrade to PREMIUM. Integrate with your navigation app Connect with your electronic conspicuity device Advanced SmartRadar AIP layer in map view Real-time weather updates AND MUCH MORE. MORE INFO GROUND STATION. Air safety starts on the ground. SafeSky supports the set-up of a widespread European ground station network. This expands coverage and provides extra traffic data that is freely accessible in our App for all pilots. MORE INFO MANAGING A HELICOPTER FLEET? Discover SafeSky for professional use. Fleet-ready PREMIUM licences (5+ licenses) Manage everything from one account Integrates with your platform or solutions Detailed flight and mission reports (near misses, ...) Dedicated professional support And much more to prevent unexpected encounters during flight MORE INFO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Join our 70,000-strong community of passionate pilots and experience how safety and fun becomes a shared experience. GET SAFESKY RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER ABOUT SAFESKY. Together, we create a safer sky. At SafeSky, we're committed to supplement the 'See and Avoid' principle to tackle the latest air safety challenges. With a community-driven approach, our goal is to make air safety accessible and interoperable. We have created a traffic awareness ecosystem, designed by pilots for pilots, to improve air safety for different pilots and needs. LIVE FROM THE SKY. Follow your fellow pilots. The magic of flying happens not only in the cockpit. Flying clubs, friends and family can get a real-time peek into your flying adventures on a computer or Smart TV through live.safesky.app. With SafeSky, every flight becomes a shared experience. DISCOVER LATEST NEWS. 75 000 Passionate SafeSky pilots 45 000 Registered aircraft 75 Average alerts / pilot SOME KEY FIGURES. Back to top (*) DISCLAIMER. While SafeSky provides significantly more flight traffic information than a single system or no system at all, it will not show everything. Visibility can be affected by factors like pilots not using a detection device, limited ground station coverage, poor internet, or mobile GPS quality. SafeSky is designed to supplement, not replace, eConspicuity equipment like ADS-B or FLARM receivers. Its main purpose is to remind and support pilots in flying VFR and adhering to ‘See and Avoid,’ not to substitute for tactical deconfliction decisions. Flying drones? See and Be Seen by integrating with SafeSky API in your tools. Integrating SafeSky’s API directly into your Command & Control centre gives operators real-time traffic insights and full control over alerts and system management. MORE INFO

SafeSky traffic natively in your navigation software. Say goodbye to multiple apps, screens and actions! We're collaborating with key players in aerial navigation solutions to natively integrate SafeSky's traffic data in their software. LEARN MORE AIR NAVIGATIONPRO With their new Smart subscription plans, SafeSky is all yours in all AirNavigationPro maps. EASYVFR Through a simple bundle, SafeSky traffic will automatically be displayed in the EasyVFR navigation maps. OTHERS TO COME We aim for wide compatibility and integration. Follow our news to see who will complete this list. GAGGLE It started with an idea of one of our pilots, it ended with a bilateral traffic exchange partnership and a major safety award! SYRIDE Not less than 24,000 registered Syride pilots, with an impressive daily average of 1,000 published flights, are visible on SafeSky. SKYTRAXX SKYTRAXX consists of the most modern components and has been specially tailored to the needs of paragliding and hang-gliding. XCTrack With 100,000 users and well-known for its use in competitions, XCTrack it's the go-to app for paragliders. FLYMASTER With over 1000 daily users during the peak season, Flymaster confirms its position as a major player in the market. AND ALSO... ... eVario, theFlightVario, Wingit, AirSports.no, XCGuide, CloudDash. Check out the full list in our traffic section. MAKING FREE FLIGHT MORE VISIBLE. Fun and safety can go hand in hand. Gain visibility into air traffic through SafeSky's native integrations with many hardware and software used by paramotors and paragliders. LEARN MORE WHAT ABOUT DRONES? Creating harmony in the sky with new occupants. Drones will increasingly play a crucial role in economically and citizen-critical operations. Through SafeSky's position exchange partnerships with drone operators and manufacturers, greater harmony between free flight, general aviation and drones becomes possible. MORE INFO AVIANT A unique consortium between SafeSky, Aviant and AirNavigation to tackle drone home delivery in Norway. NAVIATION SafeSky, Naviation and ACR secure police surveillance, powerline inspections, forest survey, structure inspection and delivery services in Sweden. SAFIR-READY SafeSky is official partner of the SESAR 3 program funded by the European Commission aiming to significantly transform emergency scenarios. NORWEGIAN POLICE SafeSky supports the Norwegian Police Air Support Unit in their Search and Rescue drone operations. HEMSWX SafeSky, AVIONIX, and Norsk Luftambulanse combine their respective air traffic services for pilots to benefit from maximum decision support. OTHERS TO COME As the drone world never stands still, new drone operator partnerships will follow soon. Check out our latest news section. PARTNER TESTIMONIALS. “ SafeSky made the "La Grande Course ULM" project possible. It all started with a phone call last September, when Tristan from SafeSky said to me, 'Okay, we're with you on this adventure'. Christophe GUYON Organiser, "La Grande Course ULM" “ Working alongside SafeSky has been a privilege; their dedicated team and visionary approach to seamless data sharing across various flight technologies resonate deeply with our mission. Hennie BRINK Co-Founder, Gaggle “ Using solutions such as SafeSky is an important step for us to increase the safety and efficiency of our operations. Jørgen LUNDE R. Norwegian Police Want to become a partner too? Join us in our mission to create a safer sky, together. CONTACT US MORE SOLUTIONS. Electronic device. Plug. Play. Fly. The best of 2 worlds: SafeSky traffic by mobile internet AND radio transmission. DISCOVER SafeSky App. Be safe in one click. Share your position and receive traffic and alerts from fellow pilots. DISCOVER Ground station. Air safety from the ground. SafeSky supports the set-up of a European ground station network. DISCOVER MAKING EVEN MORE TRAFFIC VISIBLE. Receive traffic from 15+ third-party integrations. (*) (*) DISCLAIMER. While SafeSky provides significantly more flight traffic information than a single system or no system at all, it will not show everything. Visibility can be affected by factors like pilots not using a detection device, limited ground station coverage, poor internet, or mobile GPS quality. SafeSky is designed to supplement, not replace, eConspicuity equipment like ADS-B or FLARM receivers. Its main purpose is to remind and support pilots in flying VFR and adhering to ‘See and Avoid,’ not to substitute for tactical deconfliction decisions. Back to top

See and Be Seen Super Charged Plug and Fly. SAFESKY INSIDE®. Effortless Plug & Fly electronic device. We collaborate with leading eConspicuity device manufacturers to revolutionise airborne visibility by combining SafeSky traffic over LTE with traditional air-to-air radio-based eConspicuity. This powerful combination offers pilots the best of both worlds, delivering a significant boost to situational awareness in flight. With this setup, you will broadcast your position and receive real-time traffic alerts for a wide variety of aircraft, including general aviation planes, gliders, paramotors, paragliders, trikes, helicopters, and even some drones. SafeSky is a proud member of the ADS-L coalition, and our technologies are fully compatible with the latest EASA ADS-L and ADS-L4 Mobile standards. MORE DETAILS Meet the Aero Tracker Supercharged Traffic Awareness The Aero Tracker, developed by AVIONIX Engineering and powered by SafeSky Inside®, is the most comprehensive situational awareness device available today. Who will you see? Traffic by radio on 868MHz and 1090MHz Traffic by mobile internet from SafeSky Combined, this includes ADS-B, Mode-S, ADS-L, FLARM, OGN, FANET, PilotAware and more than 15 apps and hardware traffic sources. Who will see you? All pilots using SafeSky App or a compatible integrations Aircraft equipped with ADS-L, FANET, or OGN receivers SEE DATASHEET DOCUMENTATION BUY NOW HOW DOES IT WORK? The device includes a radio component and an LTE component. The radio component transmits radio signals on the 868MHz frequency (OGN tracker and ADS-L). This signal can be detected, on one hand, by other aircraft equipped with an OGN or ADS-L receiver, and on the other hand, by ground stations that will then relay the traffic to the SafeSky community. The LTE component will operate similar to your phone. Once connected to a mobile network, you will share your position and receive the positions of other aircraft aggregated by the SafeSky servers. This dual functionality between the radio component and the LTE component allows you to have the most comprehensive eConspicuous system. The ORANGE aircraft is using an electronic device with SafeSky Inside®! CHOOSE YOUR PLAN. Tailored to your needs. CONNECT EUROPE PLUS + 4,95€/month for mobile data* 54 countries All benefits of Premium Connect Europe For private pilots only** European SIM card (54 countries , including Switzerlands Large mobile data allowance - 25 flight hours/month (up to 300 flight hours/year) * Billed annually €99,00 / year CONNECT EUROPE + 3,30€/month for mobile data* 41 countries For private pilots only** SafeSky Premium App included European SIM card (41 countries ) Large mobile data allowance - 25 flight hours/month (up to 300 flight hours/year) Traffic awareness from more than 30 sources, including SafeSky Network, FLARM, ADS-B, Mode-S (MLAT), FANET, OGN, and drones Automatic firmware updates for the Aero Tracker Access to SafeSky Premium Support The first month of mobile data is included, free of charge on activation * Billed annually €79,99 / year SafeSky Premium 39,99€/year + choose your mobile data plan All prices are including VAT. ** For flight school, fleet or commercial use, contact sales@safesky.app Back to top MORE SOLUTIONS. SafeSky App. Be safe in one click. Share your position and receive traffic and alerts from fellow pilots. DISCOVER Third-party integrations. Making the invisible visible. Through native integration, SafeSky welcomes traffic from 15+ systems. DISCOVER Ground station. Air safety from the ground. SafeSky supports the set-up of a European ground station network. DISCOVER