Galileo - what for?


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4555276.stm

Q&A: Europe's Galileo project

Europe is building its own satellite-navigation system called Galileo. BBC News
looks at why such a network is deemed necessary when we already have the US
Global Positioning System (GPS).

What is Galileo?
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Why does Europe want Galileo?
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How will Galileo differ from GPS?
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What will Galileo be used for?
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Is Galileo worth the cost?
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THE FIVE GALILEO SERVICES
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