What does IOV stand for?

In-Orbit Validation

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SSTL has built its worldwide reputation in small satellites through the development of innovative technologies which have lowered the cost of operational space missions with real world applications, such as GIOVE-A, providing in-orbit validation for the Galileo programme, and the RapidEye and DMC constellations providing commercial Earth observation services.

United Kingdom :EADS Astrium acquires Surrey Satellite Technology ...

Once this In-Orbit Validation phase has been completed, the remaining satellites will be installed to reach full operational capability in 2008.

GPS proves jam resistant: type the phrase "GPS jammer" into any ...

Septentrio is leading a consortium to develop the Galileo Test User Receivers for the In-orbit Validation Phase of the Galileo system.

Spirent(R) Communications Selected by Septentrio to Provide Galileo ...

The presently approved phase of Galileo, the In-Orbit Validation (IOV), used for system validation and gathering of in-orbit experience, covers the development and delivery of four Galileo satellites and is jointly sponsored by the European Space Agency and the European Union.

Saab Ericsson Space Group Becomes a Major Galileo Satellite Equipment ...

Ran and Xiaohan Liao, a deputy director at China's Ministry of Science and Technology, said the first of the medium Earth orbit satellites, launched in April 2007, is functioning well but is still the subject of in-orbit validation.

China & United States: China Satellite Navigation System Planned for ...

The Satellite named GIOVE-A (Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element) is the first of two satellites designed to trial systems critical to the successful operation of the constellation.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited: British Built Navigation ...