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International cooperation key to future success in space

21 July 2004

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Europe has decided to implement a satellite-based navigation system in a two-step approach. The first step will lead to a European overlay navigation system (EGNOS) using the two existing navigation satellite constellations (GPS and Glonass); this system is already contracted to industry and test operations have started. The second step (Galileo) is intended to enable Europe to become a major partner in the setting up of a civilian satellite service around 2008. This service will meet worldwide the multimodal navigation requirements and can operate either autonomously or together with other systems. Aeronautical, maritime and land mobile users will greatly benefit from the service.

Credits: ESA-J. Huart

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This is an artist's impression of the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft approaching Saturn and its magnificent rings. The high-gain antenna is the large white dish at left. The glint of light behind the magnetometer boom at the bottom of the spacecraft is a reflection of the Sun.

Credits: NASA

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ESA's Aurora Programme aims to prepare Europe to play a key role in exploring the solar system and, in the future, the human exploration of Mars

Credits: ESA - AOES Medialab

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Farnborough International Cassini-Huygens Aurora Programme