Francisco-Javier Benedicto Ruiz

European Space Agency (ESA) • Director of Navigation

Francisco-Javier Benedicto Ruiz studied at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, graduating with a Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering in 1981.

He has accomplished an international career in space, with over 40 years’ experience at ESA, university and industry.

He has held within ESA various engineering and managerial posts in the development of Fixed, Broadcast and Mobile Satellite Communication systems and lead the development of Europe’s Satellite Navigation systems EGNOS and Galileo.

As ESA Director of Navigation, Francisco-Javier Benedicto Ruiz is responsible for the definition, planning and execution of ESA’s Navigation programmes and contributes to ESA- wide management, supporting the ESA Director General in the pursuit of ESA’s overall objectives.

He has over 100 publications in technical journals and conferences, holds several international ESA patents and has been recipient of several honours and awards.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

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