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3/4/09

Mundogeo: European Galileo GPS System confirmed for military purposes

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European Galileo GPS System confirmed for military purposes

The European Parliament confirmed that the Galileo Satellite System will be also be used for military and security purposes, to enhance their communication capabilities. This applied to satellite-based intelligence and warning equipment with air vehicles, helicopters and telecommunication equipment, also with air and sea transport.The first experimental satellite, part of the Galileo System Test Bed (GSTB) was launched in 2005. The objective is to characterize the critical technologies, which are already under development.
This consists of 30 satellites (27 operational + 3 active spares) positioned in three circular Medium Earth Orbit planes at 23 222 GPS counterpart.

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