ESA - New Galileo satellites operational after successful in-orbit …
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The two new Galileo satellites launched in April have entered service, completing the second of three constellation planes. With every addition to the constellation, the precision, availability and robustness of the Galileo signal is improved.
ESA - Two new satellites added to Galileo constellation for …
WEB1 day ago · Galileo L13. The 13th launch in the Galileo programme, performed by SpaceX under contract with ESA, has taken Galileo satellites number 31 and 32 (FM26 and FM32) to medium Earth orbit, extending the constellation to make it more robust and resilient. In the coming weeks, the new satellites will reach their final destination at 23 222 km, where ...
ESA - Galileo - European Space Agency
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New Galileo satellites operational after successful on-orbit testing
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Galileo satellites on-orbit, image courtesy of ESA. The two new Galileo satellites launched in April have entered service, completing the second of three constellation planes. With every addition to the constellation, the precision, availability and robustness of the Galileo signal is improved.
Successful launch of two new Galileo satellites
WEB1 day ago · In the night between 17 to 18 September 2024 at 00:50 am (Brussels time), two new Galileo satellites were successfully placed in orbit, as part of the completion of the deployment of the Galileo constellation. This 13 th Galileo launch was performed under contract between ESA and SpaceX from Cape Canaveral (US). It expands the Galileo ...
Latest Galileo Satellites Join Constellation With Enhanced
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Galileo satellites 27 - 28 attached to their dispenser in preparation for their 2 December 2021 launch. Europe’s latest Galileo satellites in space have joined the operational constellation,...
Next Generation of Galileo Satellites is Quickly Taking Shape
WEBMay 16, 2024 · With an increasing demand for precise positioning services, the European Union and ESA are busy developing the second generation of Galileo satellites (called G2G for short).
Second Generation Galileo Satellite Designs Pass Critical Milestone
WEBJun 18, 2024 · The European Space Agency has announced that the development of both versions of its Galileo Second Generation satellites has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of the Critical Design Reviews.
Latest Galileo satellites join operational constellation with …
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Europe's latest Galileo satellites in space have joined the operational constellation, transmitting navigation signals to three billion users across planet Earth as well as relaying distress...
EU finalizing contract with SpaceX for Galileo launches
WEBA rendering of a Galileo satellite that will be launched by a U.S. company despite being a Europe-based project. Credit: ESA/P. Carril. WASHINGTON — The European Union is in the final stages of...