The European Union activates GOVSATCOM, a first step towards reducing dependence on foreign suppliers for critical space communications

The contract, signed in 2024, grants GMV the highest level of visibility and responsibility within the EU Space Programme

GMV lead the development of a secure Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer system under the TOUCAN project

The initiative safeguards critical infrastructure by reducing reliance on GNSS and enhancing national Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities

Funded by the UK Space Agency through its membership of the European Space Agency's Navigation Innovation and Support Program (ESA NAVISP), the project is an important part of the UK Government's Framework for Greater PNT Resilience