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	Kallas hails ITS at Vienna Congress 15 November 2012 Intelligent transport systems – using satellite applications and other information technologies – could help resolve some of Europe’s many transport challenges, from congestion to climate change, European Commission Vice President Siim Kallas told the Vienna ITS Read more
	Sound idea wins EGNOS prize at ESNC 2012 14 November 2012 An idea to help vision impaired people navigate using sound cues and augmented satellite navigation signals has won the GSA Special Topic Prize at the ninth European Satellite Navigation Competition that took place in Munich on 25 October. The technology could also help the emergency services cope with low visibility environments. Read more
	European Space Expo comes to Vienna ITS 26 October 2012 The European Space Expo opened next to the Vienna ITS World Congress, showcasing satellite and space applications at the premier global transport technology event Read more
	Europe’s satellite navigation market is surging, says the Executive Director of European GNSS Agency 24 October 2012 The market for applications and services in Europe’s satellite navigation system is picking up fast as businesses latch on to its many benefits, Carlo des Dorides, Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency (GSA) told at the Intergeo Conference Read more
	EGNOS makes waves in Hannover 23 October 2012 Amid the bustle of the massive Intergeo trade fair and conference in Hannover, EGNOS made its presence felt. Read more
	Businesses converge on London for European Space Solutions 18 October 2012 As both a conference and a trade fair, European Space Solutions will enable public officials and business leaders to debate the space challenges of the years ahead. The three-day event in London this December will also feature the European Space Expo, the showcase for satellite applications. Read more
	EGNOS goes South 11 October 2012 Work has started to define the requirements and implementation options to extend the benefits of EGNOS to southern Africa. A joint Task Force led by the European GNSS Agency (GSA) met for the first time in early October with an ambitious timetable and objectives. Read more
	European GNSS reaches out to Asia 09 October 2012 Europe’s efforts to build its global navigation satellite system (GNSS) include measures to collaborate with other countries on space programmes and satellite applications. In Brussels, key stakeholders met recently to discuss their GNSS outreach to Asia Read more
	EGNOS gets precise in Poland 05 October 2012 Agriculture is a major sector for the European economy and farmers are increasingly seeking technological solutions to boost productivity. With EGNOS now freely available across the whole country the European GNSS Agency (GSA) was, for the first time, at Europe’s biggest outdoor agricultural exhibition near Poznan in September to promote the benefits of satellite assisted precision agriculture. Read more
	EGNOS for Mapping: New Video Released 28 September 2012 You have already seen how EGNOS is used on the Road, in Agriculture and in the Aviation industry. Now it's time to take a closer look at how EGNOS is used for Mapping Read more
	Commission Vice President Tajani opens European Space Expo in Brussels 28 September 2012 It is Brussels’ turn to host the European Space Expo. By opening the satellite and space application showcase in the Belgian capital, European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani hailed the advent of the Galileo program and the services it offers. Read more
	Building momentum for PRS in Barcelona 25 September 2012 One of Galileo’s key offerings is Public Regulated Service (PRS), which will provide secure, guaranteed position and timing for government users like security operations. At the Barcelona PMR Summit, GSA officials made the case for early adoption of PRS standards Read more
	Aurigny, CityJet and Air Nostrum winners at EGNOS awards in Dublin 24 September 2012 Three regional airlines were honoured at the ERA’s annual meeting in Dublin for their pioneering use of EGNOS technology Read more
	Space Expo arrives in Brussels after Helsinki triumph 18 September 2012 The European Space Expo continues its tour: fresh from its showcase in the Finnish capital, it now makes its way to Brussels Read more
	"Historic moment" as GSA opens its new Prague seat 10 September 2012 Ministers, Ambassadors and top EU officials gathered in Prague on September 6 to celebrate the opening of the GSA’s new offices. Read more