Galileo to support global search and rescue

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Artists impression of the complete Galileo constellation of thirty satellites orbiting in three planes. Credits: ESA - J. Huart
Artist's impression of the complete Galileo constellation of thirty satellites orbiting in three planes. Credits: ESA - J. Huart

The detection of emergency beacons will be greatly improved by the introduction of Europe's satellite positioning system, Galileo. The Galileo satellites will carry transponders to relay distress signals to search and rescue organisations.


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