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November 15, 2010
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SES To Contribute To Galileo Operations
Munich, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2010
Global satellite operator SES S.A. has become a key partner in the future operations of Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system. ASTRA TechCom Services, an SES company, has signed a contract with Spaceopal, the company providing ground-based services required to operate the Galileo constellation until it has been fully deployed. The agreement was signed in Munich by Gerhard Bethscheider, Managing Director of ASTRA TechCom Services and by Francesco D'Amore and Hubertus Wanke, both Managi ... read more

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