print email comment close Galileo: European Satellite Navigation System URL: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/galileo/index_en.htm Description: Information about "Galileo ... a global navigation infrastructure under civil control. It will consist of 30 satellites, the associated ground infrastructure and regional/local augmentations," the first portion of which was launched in December 2005 under the auspices of the European Union and the European Space Agency. Includes a FAQ, descriptions of applications (transportation, agriculture, leisure, and more), and related publications. Some material available in several languages. From the European Commission, European Union (EU). Publisher: European Union (EU) Extra Keywords ESA GPS GIOVE-A GNSS Library of Congress Subject Headings: Artificial satellites in navigation Global Positioning System LII Database Information: Record 20181 created by Maria Brandt on 12/29/2005 Last modification on 06/11/2006 Published: 01/12/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20181