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EU approves programme for "Galileo" satellite system

Brussels, Belgium - Next april, 27th it will be launched the 2nd satellite test

Transport and Telecommunications Council of the EU, met yesterday in Luxembourg, has approved the European satellite project called "Galileo", after many impediments and financial troubles, passed by Ecofin last November, 24th. Constellation of 30 satellites will be into orbit within 2013 and it's the European answer to the American Gps navigation' system, and it will be provided with a better...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1088150
Rome, Italy, 04/08/2008 15:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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