Mobility

Dutch satellite navigation guides millions of people

A Dutch company developed the first commercial application for GPS satellites: TomTom navigation. Today many people find their way home under the guidance of space technology. And this is only the beginning.

With the advent of Galileo, a European satellite network, navigation from space is set to become even more accurate. The Netherlands is working on numerous applications, ranging from precision farming and air safety, to more efficient and environmentally friendly shipping routes.