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GIOVE-B Transmitting its 1st signal
Rome, Italy - It's the base for the European Galileo satellite positioning system
Following a successful launch on 27 April, GIOVE-B began transmitting navigation signals. This is a truly historic step for satellite navigation since GIOVE-B is now, for the first time, transmitting the GPS-Galileo common signal using a specific optimised waveform, MBOC (multiplexed binary offset carrier), in accordance with the agreement drawn up in July 2007 by the EU and the US for their respective...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1089344
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency