Galileo clock ticks

Article Abstract:

It is unlikely that European Transport Ministers would veto Europe's Galileo program during their meeting in Dec 2000 due to low level of investment accorded by European nations on Galileo. The transport ministers would more likely defer decision on Galileo until greater support for the program from its users becomes more evident. The program, officially called the Global Navigation Satellite System, was launched in 1998 to provide European countries with a non-military satellite-based navigation system patterned after the US' Global Positioning System.

Western Europe

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Civil frequency boost

Article Abstract:

The US government will add two new civilian signals to the Global Positioning System satellite constellation. According to Vice Pres Al Gore, the president's budget has allocated $400 million for two new civilian signals. One of the new signals, broadcasting 6dB above the L1 power level, will have greater bandwidth and be more resistant to interference. The other signal will be for aeronautical purposes.

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Egnos plans shape up

Article Abstract:

Alcatel Space Industries, the contractor responsible for the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (Egnos) navigation system, has awarded to Airsys ATM the prime contract for the assembly, integration and validation workpackage in the Egnos. Airsys ATM has also been tasked to develop the integrity box for the local Egnos stations to be deployed across Europe.

Contracts & orders received, Communications Satellites, Contracts & orders let, Alcatel Space Industries

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