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Galileo: European alternative to GPS needs more funding

Brussels, Belgium - Budget for 18 of 30 satellites

Nowadays we rely heavily on satellite positioning and navigation, but the only available technology is American. The European Galileo project is a viable alternative to the GPS system and it is at an advanced stage, but needs more funding. The advantages of a proprietary system are undeniable, but are they worth what we're going to spend on them in this time of financial crisis? On 1 June, Parliament's...

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Rome, Italy, 06/14/2010 15:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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