Galileo Constellation Expands with Activation of Two New Satellites

Two new Galileo satellites have become operational enhancing the European Union's satellite navigation system and providing better services for global coverage
Two new Galileo satellites have become operational enhancing the European Union's satellite navigation system and providing better services for global coverage
Thales Alenia Space and Airbus have now both concluded critical design reviews, and the Galileo 2nd generation satellites are now being assembled for launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched two European Galileo navigation satellites, filling the gap left by the retired Ariane 5 and the delays of Ariane 6
Galileo satellites will fly on SpaceX's Falcon 9 launchers under contract with the European Union, whose liftoff is currently scheduled for April and July 2024