The Snowbox infrastructure was established along the E8 because, while it is a remote roadway it is also economically important, with trucks heading south from Arctic fisheries.

The Arctic-PNT test campaigns, starting from 2018, gave a positive bill of health to the Snowbox, which is available for experiment campaigns. The campaigns were supported through ESA’s strategic initiatives for the Arctic region.

ESA’s Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) – developing new future positioning, navigation and timing technologies and services – now offers the opportunity for industry and national institutions to undertake similar initiatives.

NAVISP Element 2 is focused on European competitiveness in positioning, navigation and timing, while Element 3 gives support to Member States on their national navigation activities.