Artemis has performed more than five years of in-orbit operations. It is in geostationary orbit over Africa and has three main purposes:

• the provision of inter-orbit satellite communication using advanced S- and Ka-band radio links and laser technology
• performing a key role within Europe's EGNOS satellite navigation system by broadcasting enhanced GPS and GLONASS signals for use by civilian 'safety critical' transport and navigational services
• the provision of voice and data communications between mobile terminals in remote areas of Europe and North Africa, as well as in the Atlantic