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Galileo

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Galileo is the European Union's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), managed by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) with design and development by the European Space Agency (ESA). It provides highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning services under civilian control with improved positioning and timing information. Galileo offers various services, including an Open Service (OS) for mass-market use, a Search and Rescue (SAR) function, a High Accuracy Service (HAS), and a Public Regulated Service (PRS) for authorized users.

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www.euspa.europa.eu/european-space/galileo
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Galileo Second Generation satellites featuring enhanced navigation signals and capabilities are in development with deployment expected to begin by the end of 2024.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Nov 30, 2021UPDATE: Twin Galileo Satellites Launch From Kourou Postponed Until December 2

The launch will increase the number of Galileo satellites in orbit from 26 to 28.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

The European Galileo navigation system was created by the European Union through the European Space Agency and is operated by the European Union Agency for the Space Program.

RelationshipsGovernanceValue 3.6Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

Arianespace will launch two Galileo navigation satellites from Kourou in French Guiana aboard a Soyuz rocket on Thursday, 2021-12-02 (CET).

PlanGeneralValue 4.6Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

All OHB System-built Galileo satellites use products from RUAG Space.

RelationshipsValue 3.8Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

RUAG Space delivered the mission antenna used to upload mission data for the Galileo satellites' onboard signal generators.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

RUAG Space provided thermal insulation for the Galileo satellites that protects them from temperature differences of about 400 degrees Celsius between their sun-facing and cold sides.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

About four hours into flight at an altitude of 23,0 m, the RUAG Space dispenser will deploy the Galileo satellites by firing a pyrotechnic separation system.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 28, 2021RUAG Space Packs Product Into Galileo NavSats That Are Set To Launch This Week

RUAG Space provided thermal insulation for Galileo satellites that protects them from temperature differences of about 400 degrees Celsius between sun-facing and space-facing sides.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

The European Navigation System Galileo is created by the European Union through the European Space Agency and operated by the European Union Agency for the Space Program.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.0Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

About four hours into flight at an altitude of 23,0 m, the RUAG Space dispenser deploys Galileo satellites into orbit by firing a pyrotechnic separation system.

CapabilityValue 4.3Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

Two Galileo navigation satellites will be launched from Kourou in French Guiana aboard a Soyuz rocket on Thursday, 2021-12-02 (CET).

PlanValue 4.0Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

RUAG Space delivered the mission antenna used on Galileo satellites to upload mission data for the onboard signal generators.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.2Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

The 2021-12-02 launch will raise the number of Galileo satellites in orbit from 26 to 28.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

RUAG Space supplied the onboard computer that controls and monitors the payload and many subsystems of Galileo satellites.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.5Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

RUAG Space supplies products used on all Galileo satellites.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 26, 2021“Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites

GIOVE-A was launched on 28 December 2005 with a mission to secure vital frequency filings, generate the first Galileo navigation signals in space, characterize a prototype rubidium atomic clock, and model the radiation environment of MEO for future Galileo spacecraft.

CapabilityPlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 25, 2021GIOVE-A, Galileo Pathfinder satellite, de-commissioned after 16 years of in-orbit service

Over a period of 10 years SSTL supplied a total of 34 navigation payloads for the Galileo constellation.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Nov 25, 2021GIOVE-A, Galileo Pathfinder satellite, de-commissioned after 16 years of in-orbit service

In 2010 SSTL was awarded a contract to assemble, integrate, and test the first navigation payloads for the full operational capability Galileo spacecraft.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Nov 25, 2021GIOVE-A, Galileo Pathfinder satellite, de-commissioned after 16 years of in-orbit service

The 46 GNSS stations are capable of acquiring signals from GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 23, 2021The Italian Space Agency’s GNSS Frame Network Construction Is Completed
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