Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service

Giove-A (3): Galileo represents the independence of Europe from United States

Paris, France - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy told Radio France Info

"The launch of the first satellite of the European program Galileo occurred in Kazakhistan today is a landmark, a scientific success superior to that of the Americans and it marks the indipendence of the European Union. Today is a great day that shows what is Europe and which ambitious plans it is able to lend weight. Europe is equipping itself with its first satellite navigation system which will...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133854
Rome, Italy, 12/28/2005 16:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Similar

AerospaceAriane 6 (2): Europe's new rocket powers into space

The next one is planned for launch this year on its first commercial flight

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (+4 20:00 time BST, +5 21:00 time CEST).It is the latest in Europe's... more

AerospaceAvio: Ariane 6 maiden flight

Placing into orbit multiple payloads

The Ariane 6 launcher has successfully completed its maiden flight from the French Guiana Space Centre, placing into orbit multiple payloads. Avio is partner of the Ariane 6 program providing the solid... more

AerospaceAirbus awarded German Armed Forces prime contract for military communications satellite system

Its value amounts to €2.1 billion

Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground s... more