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EC. Galileo: Europe launches its first satellites for smart navigation system

Brussels, Belgium - It is expected to deliver €90 billion additional revenues for industry

"Today Europe takes a major step in its history by launching the first two operational Galileo satellites at 12h30 CET from Kourou, French Guiana with a Soyuz launcher to reach their orbit at 23.000 kilometres. Europe is now a step closer to having its own smart satellite navigation system, which will bring many benefits to our economies and our daily lives. European industry is in pole position to...

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Rome, Italy, 10/21/2011 15:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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