Inside gnss galileo biography

Did you know Galileo was born in the Netherlands in the 1990s?

Europe’s own global navigation satellite system was developed in ESA’s technological heart, ESTEC, in Noordwijk, almost three decades ago. Since then, it has grown to become one of the most complex and critical infrastructures ever built in Europe, as well as the largest European satellite constellation and ground segment.

Galileo, Europe’s satellite navigation system, is not only incredibly reliable but also integral to our daily lives, supporting an ever-growing list of fields including agriculture, search and rescue, robotics, autonomous driving of automobiles, trains, ships and drones and even augmented reality gaming, but also simply finding your way via your smartphone.

Already impressed? Keep reading to learn more about what makes Galileo exceptional and prepare to be