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GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Europe

Episode 3
Charlotte Pouwels from CGI Nederland explains what makes Galileo essential for Europe and how GNSS impacts our daily lives.
  • Maaike Smelter
    Host
  • Charlotte Pouwels (CGI Nederland)
    Guest

New episode of the Uncover Space Podcast. Our guest is Charlotte Pouwels from CGI Nederland. In this edition, we explore why Global Navigation Satellite Systems matter for our daily lives and why Europe’s Galileo programme is so important for strategic autonomy, innovation, and global impact. 

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