Eutelsat Communications will develop, integrate and operate EGNOS GEO-4 in a contract of 15 years of service provision for a total of 100 million euros. €85 million are subject to the confirmation of funds allocated to the EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) program from the European Union budget for the period 2021-2027.

EGNOS increases the positioning accuracy for Aviation, maritime and rail, other land-based applications, notably precision farming, geomatics, and land management.

Eutelsat already operates the EGNOS GEO-3 payload on its EUTELSAT 5 West B satellite.

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