What is the Galileo Project which has been in the news recently?
✓ Correct answer: d) A multi-satellite navigation project being developed by the European Union
ExplanationThe Galileo Project is a multi-satellite navigation system being developed by the European Union (EU).Galileo consists of 24 satellites orbiting Earth at an altitude of 23,000 km.The signals of Galileo are freely transmitted to anyone who has a device capable of receiving its signals (e.g., smartphone).Galileo is four times more accurate than GPS providing 1 meter accuracy and a broad range of services.It is designed to provide an independent global positioning system (GPS) for civilian and commercial use, reducing reliance on GPS systems controlled by other countries, such as the United States.Galileo aims to offer highly accurate and reliable positioning and timing information worldwide, supporting applications in transportation, telecommunications, and other critical sectors.8. NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY 142
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