GMV has secured a new contract to enhance the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) over the next 45 months, with a budget of up to 12 million euros. This project aims to integrate advanced functionalities, including a new Service Level 2 (SL2) for atmospheric corrections, which will significantly reduce convergence time for improved accuracy. Additionally, the upgraded system will feature authentication of corrections transmitted via the Galileo constellation, enhancing user security.
According to Miguel Romay, General Manager of Satellite Navigation Systems at GMV, this contract reinforces the company's commitment to technological excellence and its leadership in key European projects. GMV has played a pivotal role in the development of the Galileo program, which currently serves over 4 billion users worldwide with precise navigation and timing services.
In a separate development, ANA Trading, part of Japan's ANA Group, is advancing its aerospace initiatives through a partnership with Zenno. This collaboration focuses on the adoption of Zenno's Z01 superconducting magnetic torquers, designed for precise satellite positioning. The technology is versatile, accommodating satellites ranging from 50kg to larger structures like space stations, thereby addressing the increasing demand for in-orbit repositioning.
Max Arshavsky, CEO and co-founder of Zenno, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting its potential to enhance the competitiveness of Japan's space industry. Zenno aims to create scalable technologies that enable sustainable human activity in space, reducing reliance on Earth's resources.
These advancements underscore the ongoing evolution in satellite technology and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of space exploration.