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ESA invests €233 million to launch Genesis and LEO-PNT missions

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LEO-PNT satellite. (Image: ESA)
LEO-PNT satellite. (Image: ESA)

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Genesis satellite. (Image: ESA)

The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated two navigation missions, Genesis and low-Earth-orbit positioning, navigation and timing (LEO-PNT) as part of its FutureNAV program. ESA has awarded contracts, totaling €233 million, to several European entities to begin the development of the missions. They are designed to address the growing demand for more resilient and precise navigation solutions in Europe.

Genesis, with a contract value of €76.6 million, involves a consortium led by OHB Italia, tasked with the development and operation of the Genesis satellite and its payloads, supported by contributions from Italy, Belgium, France,…

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