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	Agriculture and Space: The journey from field to fork 07 September 2018 The European GNSS Agency (GSA) joined COPA-COGECA, the organisation that represents European farmers and agricultural cooperatives, at Agriculture and Space Day on September 5 in Brussels. It was a chance not just to discuss the benefits of space for agriculture, but also an opportunity to see the technology, from GNSS-guided tractors to drones. Read more
	Getting REAL with drones 06 September 2018 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones, have the potential to develop a wide range of applications for the benefit of society. It is estimated that within the next 20 years the European drone sector could employ more than 100 000 people directly and have an economic impact exceeding EUR 10 billion per year. Read more
	Agriculture a key beneficiary of EU Space Programmes 29 August 2018 Agriculture is one of the main sectors to benefit from synergies between the flagship EU Space Programmes EGNOS, Galileo and Copernicus, with European-GNSS and Earth Observation technologies being leveraged to implement the Common Agricultural Policy. Representatives from national Paying Agencies, the European Commission, ESA and the GSA came together in a Learning Network Meeting of Directors of Paying Agencies and Coordinating Bodies, in Brussels on 10 July. Read more
	Agriculture and Space Day: Space technology revolutionising agriculture 28 August 2018 Agriculture and Space Day, to be held in Brussels on September 5, will showcase how Europe’s space programme is revolutionising agricultural production, making it more efficient and reducing the environmental impact of the sector. Read more
	New satellites finding their place in the Galileo constellation 27 August 2018 Just over one month ago, four new Galileo satellites were successfully launched from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. A lot has happened since then, as the satellites move towards their final position and prepare for entry into service. Read more
	Webinar: learn how the surveying community can benefit from Galileo 23 August 2018 To ensure that the mapping and surveying community is taking full advantage of all that Galileo has to offer, the GSA and EuroGeographics are hosting a free webinar on 10 September. Register today! Read more
	Test your Android device’s satellite navigation performance 21 August 2018 Use the GPSTest app (or similar) to find out whether your smartphone is benefiting from the increased positioning accuracy that Galileo provides. Read more
	IMPACT Connected Car second call now open 16 August 2018 The IMPACT Accelerator is offering up to €2.1 million plus acceleration services to the best companies and start-ups in the connected vehicle industry in the second and final open call of its IMPACT Connected Car programme. Read more
	Accurate, affordable geo-location for drones 14 August 2018 The ARGONAUT project is making low-cost, high-precision GNSS receivers a viable option for all drone operators. Read more
	EU citizens and businesses already benefiting from Galileo 09 August 2018 Following last week’s successful launch of four new Galileo satellites from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, representatives of leading industry that have adopted Galileo held a special press briefing for journalists from across the Continent. Read more
	GSA to host H2020 Information Day in Prague 07 August 2018 The European GNSS Agency (GSA) and the H2020 Space NCP Network COSMOS2020 are organising a Horizon 2020 International Space Information Day and Brokerage Event at the GSA’s Prague headquarters on 11-12 October 2018. Read more
	EGNSS funding opportunities – what’s on offer? 01 August 2018 With four topics under the Horizon 2020 EGNSS MARKET UPTAKE 2019 call for proposals set to open on 16 October 2018, now is a good time to take a look at the many EU R&D funding opportunities that the GNSS community can take advantage of. Read more
	ESNC 2018 – only one week to go! 27 July 2018 There is only one week left to enter for this year’s European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC). Register your idea for an innovative and marketable European GNSS (EGNSS) application by August 6 for a chance to win great prizes! Read more
	eCall satellite navigation certified for first European customers 26 July 2018 Following the April 1 entry into force of the European eCall regulation, requiring all new car and light van types sold in the EU to be fitted with the emergency systems, Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars has taken the lead as the first car-maker to equip its vehicles with eCall. Read more
	Galileo quartet successfully launched from Kourou 26 July 2018 Four new Galileo satellites were successfully launched from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on July 25, bringing the constellation to a total of 26 satellites, thereby enabling the provision of a more precise signal across a range of services. Read more