Galileo Satellite Navigation System

Effective Space Solutions says its DeOrbiter microsatellite could also be used to rescue renegade satellites

Space Systems

DeOrbiter microsatellite could put wayard satellites back on track

Tel Aviv-based start up Effective Space Solutions claims that its DeOrbiter microsatellites could not only be used to dispose of defunct geosynchronous satellites, but could also rescue a pair of errant Galileo satellites currently trapped in the wrong orbit and put them back into service.

Telecommunications

EU launches free EGNOS satnav system

EGNOS, a free to access satellite based augmentation system (SBAS) that improves the accuracy of current Global Positioning System (GPS) signals in Europe from about ten meters to two meters is now operational.

Researchers and mountain rescue workers discuss the requirements to be met by a new, automatic positioning system for avalanche victimsPhoto: Fraunhofer IML

Outdoors

Tracking system promises faster help for avalanche victims

A new positioning system which will use Galileo, the future European global positioning satellite system, may prove to be a life saver for avalanche victims.