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"Galileo": also South Korea to join the European satellite programme

Seoul, South Korea - The sign of the formal agreement is expected to occur by the end of this year and the Asian country will con tribute for EUR 5m

The "Galileo" European satellite programme gets a new partner: it deals with South Korea which, however, must still formally join and provide its contribution to its development, in order to favour its readiness by 2008. The 30 satellites network of the global positioning system which represents an alternative solution to the US GPS gains so an increasing number of users and partners (even China and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 115090
Rome, Italy, 02/25/2005 12:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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