Galileo to spearhead extension of worldwide search and rescue service

March 14, 2012
Galileo GNSS

Galileo GNSS satellite (credit: ESA)

The global reach of Europe’s Galileo navigation system is being harnessed to pinpoint distress calls for rapid search and rescue.

Satellites locate the source of distress calls from radio beacons on ships and aircraft, then local authorities are alerted.