U.K. planning to launch own satellite navigation system as E.U. limits U.K.’s access to Galileo satellite positioning system after Brexit

Briefing

U.K. planning to launch own satellite navigation system as E.U. limits U.K.’s access to Galileo satellite positioning system after Brexit

October 12, 2018

Briefing
  • Satellite Navigation System – U.K. looking to build own satellite navigation system that will rival E.U.’s Galileo project and U.S.’ Global Positioning System
  • £100 million Investment – Will invest £100 million (US$130 million) in new satellite navigation system as approved by Chancellor Philip Hammond
  • Reason for Decision – E.U. limiting U.K.’s access to Galileo system to open signals or public version, barring country's military to access encrypted version after Brexit

Accelerator
Internet-of-Things, Space Commercialization

Sector
Government (excluding military), Military and Security

Source

Original Publication Date
August 26, 2018

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