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Galileo system status

8.11.2016 10:40

A video update on the 17 November Ariane 5 launch of four Galileo satellites, to bring the total number of European navigation satellites in orbit from 14 to 18

Galileos come together

1.11.2016 13:30

Europe's next four navigation satellites being integrated on their dispenser for their 17 November launch by Ariane 5

Galileo launcher on move

28.10.2016 10:51

Europe's first Ariane 5 ES Galileo variant rolled out to the Final Assembly Building of Europe's Spaceport on 26 November 2016 in preparation for its November 17 liftoff

Galileo's Ariane 5

14.10.2016 16:32

The Ariane 5 launcher that will lift four Galileo satellites into space next month is being assembled

EGNOS-based landings at Europe’s largest mainland airport

14.10.2016 11:42

The maiden commercial flight of the new Bombardier CS100 airliner this summer made use of the EGNOS satnav augmentation system for landing at Europe’s largest mainland airport.

Former Galileo Director honoured with satnav leadership award

27.9.2016 16:32

A panel of satnav experts at last week’s US Institute of Navigation’s annual Global Navigation Satellite System meeting has recognised ESA’s previous Director of the Galileo Programme and Navigation-related Activities for the work done to establish Galileo during his tenure.

Fantastic four: November’s Galileos reach Europe’s Spaceport

9.9.2016 10:41

A transatlantic flight delivered four Galileo satellites to French Guiana on Tuesday, in preparation for a shared launch this November by Ariane 5 – the first for Europe’s satnav constellation.

Fantastic four: November’s Galileos reach Europe’s Spaceport

9.9.2016 10:41

A transatlantic flight delivered four Galileo satellites to French Guiana on Tuesday, in preparation for a shared launch this November by Ariane 5 – the first for Europe’s satnav constellation.

Galileo’s Ariane 5 arrives at Europe’s Spaceport

30.8.2016 17:38

The first Ariane 5 rocket modified to carry four Galileo satellites into orbit has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana for a November launch.

Galileo’s Ariane 5 arrives at Europe’s Spaceport

30.8.2016 17:38

The first Ariane 5 rocket modified to carry four Galileo satellites into orbit has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana for a November launch.

Salvaged Galileos to help satnav specialists find their way

9.8.2016 8:11

Europe’s fifth and sixth Galileo satellites, which were salvaged from their faulty launch into working orbits, are set to begin broadcasting working navigation signals for test purposes.

Salvaged Galileos to help satnav specialists find their way

9.8.2016 8:11

Europe’s fifth and sixth Galileo satellites, which were salvaged from their faulty launch into working orbits, are set to begin broadcasting working navigation signals for test purposes.

Precision satnav in the far north

22.6.2016 10:44

A sea-based test is demonstrating the potential of extending satnav augmentation coverage into north polar regions, offering a safety-of-life standard of navigation performance to users including shipping or aircraft in flight.

Galileo’s Ariane 5 dispenser ready at spaceport

10.6.2016 11:35

Following rigorous testing in France and Germany, a new type of dispenser designed to carry four navigation satellites into orbit at once is now in French Guiana, in place for Galileo’s first Ariane 5 launch later this year.

And yet it moves: 14 Galileo satellites now in orbit

24.5.2016 13:59

Named for the astronomer who pinpointed Earth’s true position in the Solar System, the Galileo satellite navigation system that will help Europe find its way in the 21st century now has 14 satellites in orbit after today’s double launch.