Inventors Revisited: Space autonomy for Europe

Moderator: Abderrahim Moumen, director in patent examination, EPO

Guest: Günter Hein, Chairman of the Executive Board, Munich Aerospace

The Galileo satellite navigation system already provides world-leading accuracy and is only at the Initial Operational Capability stage, with 22 active satellites in orbit. In the years ahead, the system will be improved so that it can offer a full range of services. Gunter Hein, co-inventor of the radio signals, gives us a glimpse at the future and discusses the role of Galileo in ensuring autonomy for Europe.