GMV Reinforces Satellite Expertise with New Galileo Operations Center in Madrid
Published on the 21 December 2023
In a significant step for Europe's satellite navigation capabilities, GMV, the main contractor for the Galileo program's ground control segment, has recently inaugurated a replica of the Galileo operations room at its Madrid headquarters. This new facility mirrors the actual control centres of the European Union's premier satellite navigation system, Galileo, enabling advanced simulation and testing of satellite operations.
This development is a testament to GMV's longstanding commitment to the Galileo program. For over two decades, GMV has been a pivotal contributor to all stages of Galileo, significantly influencing the growth and advancement of the European Union's civilian satellite navigation and positioning system. The establishment of this operations room marks a new chapter in GMV's role as a global leader in satellite navigation technologies.
The primary function of this novel facility is to facilitate the simulation of satellite operations in an environment identical to that of Galileo's system control centres. This enables the GMV team to effectively maintain and deploy operational versions of the ground segment, develop services, and test new technologies. Notably, these technologies aim to enhance existing services, bolster system robustness, improve network security and key management, and reduce system maintenance costs.
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