Press Release: Commission presents midterm review of European satellite navigation programmes Galileo and EGNOS

The European Commission presented its midterm review on the development of Europe’s satellite navigation programmes Galileo and EGNOS in January 2011.

Recent progress in the development of Galileo, including the signing of four major contracts and the testing of the first four operational satellites, means the satellite navigation system will deliver initial services in 2014. It is expected to help secure a bigger share of the space technology market and bring European independence in a sector that is important for its economy and for the well-being of its citizens. There has also been considerable progress with the EGNOS programme which increases the accuracy of signals from satellite navigation systems.

The promotion of satellite navigation technology is in line with Europe's 2020 strategy and contributes to sustainable economic development.

GSA: News, 20.1.11: Commission presents mid-term review of Galileo and EGNOS http://www.gsa.europa.eu/news/commission-presents-mid-term-review-galileo-and-egnos

EurActiv, 19.1.11: Galileo needs two billion euros extra http://www.euractiv.com/transport/galileo-need-extra-money-news-501385

ESO: Background information: Cablegate: Europe's 'stupid' satellite plan driven by French interests http://www.europeansources.info/record/cablegate-europes-stupid-satellite-plan-driven-by-french-interests/

ESO: Background information: Website: European GNSS Supervisory Authority (GSA) http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-gnss-agency-gsa/

European Commission: Memo/11/26: The Mid-term Review of the European Satellite Radio Navigation Programmes Galileo and EGNOS: Questions and Answers http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/26&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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