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Galileo simulation: the Galileo System Simulation Facility (GSSF) provides a simulation environment that reproduces the functional and performance behavior of the Galileo system to develop simulation applications to ensure the integrity of products and se
In 2000, the European Union EU and the European Space Agency ESA initiated Galileo, an international project to design and deploy global satellite navigation and positioning system specifically for the civilian applications of today and of the future. The Galileo project will include a combination of...
Galileo's first launch.(Guest Editorial)
On December 28, 2005, the Giove-A satellite payload was placed into Galileo orbit (24,000 km, 13,000 nm altitude) using a Russian Soyuz rocket launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Giove-A stands for Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element, with A indicating the first of several test and...
Galileo, here and now
Galileo signals began effective broadcast in early January, after Giove-A, the first Galileo test satellite, was successfully launched from Baikonour on December 28th by a Soyuz rocket. Giove-A will secure the Galileo frequencies filed at the International Telecommunication Union, and validate some critical elements of the future Galileo satellites, among...
US could shoot down EU satellites if used by foes in wartime: report
LONDON AFP — The United States could attack Europe's planned network of global positioning satellites if it was used by a hostile power such as China. Galileo, a constellation of 30 satellites and ground stations due to go into operation in 2008, is being launched by the European Union...
Septentrio satellite navigation
Peter A. Grognard Founder and Managing Direct Septentrio Peter A. Grognard led the satellite navigation group at IMEC in Leuven, Belgium, from 1998 to 2000. Between 1994 and 1998, he was science and technology counselor at the Belgian Embassy in Washington, DC, and delegate to the European...
Galileo breaks free
With the last half of its development money finally freed from the bondage of endless negotiations -- and a newly elected managerial leadership in place -- the Galileo program is set to leap forward. Program mangers will soon be letting development contracts, broadcasting signals from orbit to secure the frequency...
French-Based Aerospace Firm Seeks Stake in Pan-European Satellite Project.
Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun. 8--Thales, the French-based aerospace company which has become the bete noir of the UK's BAE Systems, is in discussions to acquire a stake in Galileo, the E3.3 billion ($3.9 billion, UKpound 2.4 billion) pan-European...
EU, U.S. split over Galileo M-code overlay
The United States and Europe remain at loggerheads regarding the proposed overlay of a Galileo publicly regulated service PRS signal on the portions of the L1 spectrum where the Pentagon plans to place a new military signal (M-code). During a presentation to a European conference in November, a U.S. representative...
Transport ministers approve Galileo.(satellite system)(Brief Article)
EUROPEMEDIA-C2002 Van Dusseldorp & Partners - http://www.vandusseldorp.com/ Europe?s transportation ministers have given the green light to the Galileo satellite system. The European Union is setting aside E1.1bn of the projected E3.4bn budget to test the system in orbit...
EC/ESA's Galileo Progress
The Galileo program under development by the European Commission EC and European Space Agency ESA is pressing ahead with technical work, contracting, and organizational changes as a December decision deadline approaches. The European Council of Transport Ministers is expected to debate the issue at its October meeting and decide...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Frank Wang | |
| Isaac Meilijson | |
| Nathalie Boisard-Beudin | Lawyer |
| Richard Rohrer |
Dr. Frank Wang is currently an Adjunct Professor of Physics at Cooper Union School of Engineering. He received a B.Sc. from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, and Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University in New York City. His research interest is theoretical high-energy astrophysics. He is involved in several X-ray satellite projects in NASA, European Space Agency, and Japan's Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. He was a former research assistant at Deutsches Elecktronen Synchronen in Hamburg, Germany, where he engaged in research of computer simulation and search of exotic new elementary particles. Dr. Wang has a strong experience in applying advanced mathematical and computer techniques in finance such as security pricing, portfolio optimization, fixed income models and risk management. He is a contributor of the Chinese language classical music magazine "Music and Musicians Monthly" published in Taiwan.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calico Group | Advisor | Current |
| European Space Agency | Current | |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Current | |
| Calico Group | Board of Directors | Current |
| Columbia University | Ph.D. In Physics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv University | Professor | Current |
| European Space Agency | Current | |
| Soligence Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| University of California, Berkeley | Ph.D. In Statistics | Former |
Nathalie Boisard-Beudin spacedlawyer@yahoo.fr is French but currently living in Rome, Italy. Most of her writing is done in English, her second and working - language. She works as in-house lawyer for the European Space Agency and has published five micro-stories in the multinational anthology Wonderful World of Worders (Guildhall-Press) in 2007.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| European Space Agency | Lawyer | Current |
| Crime and Suspense | Current |
Mr. Rohrer brings vast business administration, technology and creative marketing experience to the organization. His past employment challenges have included: A Nippon Electric Corporation (NEC), British Telecom USA and numerous Sprint international joint ventures with British, French and German telecom partners. Prior to that, he was a start-up and ramp-up specialist for Computer Science Corporation information technology and space technology transfer activities in the 12 member countries of the European Space Agency (ESA). In addition to large company employment, Mr. Rohrer has also participated as an entrepreneurial founder of Alphamatrix Incorporated, Cybermation Incorporated, and Atlantic Communication Services. Prior to his private sector employment Mr. Rohrer meritoriously served our country in the United States Marine Corps as a specialist in aviation electronics and as an air transport flight navigator. Today, he continues to serve his local Virginia community as an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) off-hours crew volunteer and is fully certified as a Virginia Department of Health, Emergency Medical Tech (EMT). Mr. Rohrer can be contacted at rrohrer@georgecmarshall.org rrohrer@georgecmarshall.org .
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| George C. Marshall International Center | Office Manager | Current |
| European Space Agency | Current | |
| Atlantic Communication Services Inc | Founder | Former |
| British Telecom | Former |


