Galileo Probe and the EU's Navigation System

Galileo Probe and the EU's Navigation System

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Geography, Science

KG - University

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The video discusses the Galileo global navigation satellite system, which complements the US GPS. Initially started by private enterprise, the project was taken over by the EU in 2007. Galileo aims to provide more precise positioning than existing GPS, with accuracy down to the meter, including high altitudes. The video explains how GPS works by using signals from satellites to determine exact positions on Earth.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what year did the European Union transportation ministers agree on the operational status of the Galileo system?

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What was the initial status of the Galileo project before the European Union took over?

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What is the primary purpose of the Galileo system?

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How does the Galileo system determine your exact position?

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What improvements does Galileo aim to provide over the existing GPS?

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