Blockchain-Based Monitoring Advances Non-Terrestrial Network Integration

As non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) evolve toward commercial deployment, ensuring reliability, traceability, and secure integration with terrestrial infrastructure has become a core technical requirement. In this context, Keysight Technologies and Sateliot were recognized for developing a blockchain-enabled anomaly detection solution for 5G NTN environments.

Recognition tied to 6G and NTN convergence
The project was awarded at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona as part of the fifth Innovation Challenge organized by the European Space Agency and the GSMA Foundry. The initiative supports early-stage technologies contributing to 6G development, with a focus on integrating satellite and terrestrial systems in line with 3rd Generation Partnership Project standards.

The funding was provided through ESA’s “Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity” initiative under the ARTES program, which aims to validate technologies enabling scalable and interoperable hybrid networks.

Combining blockchain, AI, and calibration traceability
The joint solution, titled “Blockchain-enabled Anomaly Detection End-to-End Solution for 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks,” integrates blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with digital calibration certificates. This architecture enables end-to-end traceability of calibration data, covering the full lifecycle from satellite manufacturing to operational deployment.

By maintaining verifiable calibration records across distributed systems, the approach supports consistent performance validation in NTN environments. The use of AI and machine learning enables continuous monitoring of network behavior, allowing detection of anomalies based on deviations from expected performance baselines.

Improving reliability in hybrid space-terrestrial systems
The system is designed to address a key challenge in NTN deployment: maintaining network integrity across both space and ground segments. By enabling real-time anomaly detection, the solution supports faster identification and response to performance issues, which can reduce downtime and improve service continuity.

Increased satellite autonomy is another functional outcome, allowing systems to respond to operational deviations without relying solely on ground intervention. This contributes to higher uptime and more resilient communication links, particularly in distributed or remote network environments.

The design also supports device trustworthiness and secure data exchange, which are critical for operators preparing for commercial NTN rollout. These capabilities align with the broader requirements of a digital supply chain in telecommunications, where verification, traceability, and system integrity must be maintained across multiple stakeholders.

Supporting deployment readiness and European programs
The project aligns with ESA’s ARTES program objectives to strengthen Europe’s position in advanced telecommunications and space-based connectivity. By focusing on measurable aspects such as anomaly detection, calibration traceability, and system interoperability, the solution contributes to ongoing efforts to standardize and scale NTN infrastructure.

The collaboration between Keysight and Sateliot demonstrates how testing, measurement, and data-driven analytics can be integrated into hybrid network architectures to support performance verification and operational transparency.

Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.

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