The overall goal of the project ”AI for Satellite 5G Communications (AIComS)” is to develop AI/ML-based software and hardware platforms for future products of an integrated satellite and 5G&beyond communication network that allows for NG-RAN logical architectures with different functional splits across the networking nodes. In particular, AIComS focuses on the development of components of the physical layer of the 5G NR based on Machine Learning (ML) from the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and gNB to provide communication between the terrestrial UE and IoT terminals (service link) and the gNB (feeder link) via LEO satellites. In addition, AIComS will develop 5G&beyond compliant MLbased routing, network slicing, and security components for LEO satellites that are connected via ISLs to form a satellite backhaul network. AIComS will further develop AI-based flight control algorithms to ensure accurate positioning of satellites in formation as well as orbit control concepts to guarantee satellite lifetime and communication service provisioning as required.