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An artists impression of a Galileo satellite in space (Photo: European Space Agency)

Galileo contracts give boost to delayed project

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

The European Union's much-delayed satellite navigation system, Galileo, received an important boost on Thursday (7 January) with the awarding of several key contracts to European companies.

With a combined value of over €1 billion, the contracts to build and launch the first wave of satellites will enable the roll-out of Galileo's services from 2014, said EU transport commissioner Antonio Tajani in Brussels.

"With this and the upcoming awards for the remaining procurement packa...

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An artists impression of a Galileo satellite in space (Photo: European Space Agency)

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