ESA kicks off two new navigation missions

Today, ESA signed contracts with several European companies for an overall amount of ¤ 233 million to develop Genesis and a LEO-PNT demonstrator, two new missions within the FutureNAV programme that will keep Europe at the forefront of satellite navigation worldwide. "With Genesis and LEO-PNT we are responding to rapidly growing needs for more resilient and precise navigation and ensuring Europe leads global satellite navigation, the largest downstream space market. I am excited to see our competitive industry bring these two missions to life", says Javier Benedicto, ESA Director of Navigation. The contract for Genesis amounts to ¤ 76.6 million. A consortium of 14 entities led by OHB Italia S.p.A. (IT) is tasked with developing, manufacturing, qualifying, calibrating, launching and operating the Genesis satellite, including all'its payloads. This mission is supported by Italy, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Hungary and the UK.
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