Galileo (EU Global Navigation Satellite System)
EU's global satellite navigation system with secure defence capabilities.
Galileo is the EU's global navigation satellite system providing highly accurate positioning and timing services worldwide. Fully EU-funded and owned, it includes a Public Regulated Service (PRS) for authorised governmental and military users. The EU Space Programme 2021-2027 allocates approximately €14.6 billion for Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and related activities.
Program detail
- Agency
- European Commission / EUSPA
- Acronym
- Galileo
- Budget
- €14.6B (EU Space Programme 2021–2027)
- Phase
- Active
- Domain
- Space
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Frequently asked
- What is Galileo (EU Global Navigation Satellite System)?
- Galileo is the EU's global navigation satellite system providing highly accurate positioning and timing services worldwide. Fully EU-funded and owned, it includes a Public Regulated Service (PRS) for authorised governmental and military users. The EU Space Programme 2021-2027 allocates approximately €14.6 billion for Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and related activities.
- Which agency runs Galileo (EU Global Navigation Satellite System)?
- Galileo (EU Global Navigation Satellite System) is run by European Commission / EUSPA and is also known as Galileo.
- What is the budget for Galileo (EU Global Navigation Satellite System)?
- Galileo (EU Global Navigation Satellite System) has a budget of €14.6B (EU Space Programme 2021–2027), currently in its Active phase.
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€14.6 billion for the EU Space Programme 2021-2027 including Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and GOVSATCOM
European Commission: The EU budget enables an independent space and navigation policy for EuropeVerified2023-01-01