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UK: "plan B" is ready for a britmade satellite system competing with Galileo

The will of the Government, however, would be to remain in the EU project

The United Kingdom announced today that the Space Agency will begin work on developing a satellite system that is a competitor to the EU's Galileo project, to ensure its national security if after the Brexit London it was excluded from the program. The Government of London would like to remain in Galileo, but if it is not possible, 92 million pounds are ready to develop a new one thanks also to the...

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London, UK, 08/29/2018 14:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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