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Global network to track Sun’s effect on Earth12 December 2012
Global network to track Sun’s effect on Earth12 December 2012 Next year the Sun enters the most active phase of its 11-year cycle. ESA is establishing a worldwide chain of monitoring stations to give a ringside seat to see how this solar activity affects our upper atmosphere, and assess the consequences for sate...
Third Galileo satellite begins transmitting navigation signal04 December 2012
Third Galileo satellite begins transmitting navigation signal04 December 2012 Europe’s third Galileo satellite has transmitted its first test navigation signals back to Earth. The two Galileo satellites launched last October have reached their final orbital position and are in the midst of testing.
Research cruise testing EGNOS satnav for ships01 November 2012
Research cruise testing EGNOS satnav for ships01 November 2012 A research vessel surveying European waters is also charting the maritime performance of Europe’s EGNOS satnav system. Results gathered by Belgium’s RV Belgica are investigating how EGNOS, initially prioritised for aircraft, can also guide marine traf...
Indoor navigation and first aid apps take home prestigious prizes 29 October 2012 An indoor navigation system for smartphones has won this year’s Galileo Master prize, while ESA’s Innovation Prize goes to a first aid app that provides emergency support.
Helicopter flight over ‘Galileo valley’ guides future satnav24 October 2012
Helicopter flight over ‘Galileo valley’ guides future satnav24 October 2012 A helicopter recently flew over a very special Alpine valley to gather data on how Europe’s two satellite navigation systems – EGNOS and Galileo – will work together in future.
Deployment of Europe’s Galileo constellation continues13 October 2012
Deployment of Europe’s Galileo constellation continues13 October 2012 ESA PR 33-2012 – The third and fourth satellites of Europe’s Galileo global navigation satellite system were lofted into orbit on 12 October from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. They join the first pair of satellites launched a year ago to comple...
