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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The Launch Readiness Review confirmed the full readiness for the launch of Ariane 6 with the Galileo SAT 33 and 34 satellites.
The Galileo system provides positioning, navigation, and synchronization services and is considered the best in the world.
The Spanish company GMV has led the development of the ground control segment for the Galileo constellation since 2018.
Galileo's operation requires a complex and highly secure ground infrastructure to continuously monitor the status of each satellite, ensuring service quality and immediate response to anomalies.
Galileo serves over 4 billion devices worldwide.
Ariane 6 will conduct its first launch of Galileo satellites from the Guiana Space Centre on the night of 16-17 December.
The launch will place Galileo SAT 33 and SAT 34 into medium Earth orbit (MEO) at an altitude of approximately 22,922 kilometers.
Galileo SAT 33 and SAT 34 are ready for integration onto the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
The completion of the encapsulation of Galileo SAT 33 and SAT 34 signifies tangible progress towards the next launch and confirms the operational maturity of the European navigation program.
Arianespace announced the completion of the encapsulation of Galileo SAT 33 and SAT 34, which are now protected under the fairing of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
The use of Ariane 6 for launching the Galileo satellites is a strategic element for Europe.
The 14th launch of the Galileo program continues the consolidation process, ensuring the progressive update of the constellation and maintenance of service standards for civilian and institutional users.
The deployment of the new Galileo satellites will enhance the existing constellation, improving performance and service resilience.
The encapsulation of Galileo SAT 33 and SAT 34 marks a crucial technical step in preparation for the 14th launch of the Galileo program.
Beyond Gravity provided mission-critical hardware for both the launch vehicle and the satellite payloads for the Galileo mission.
The 14th launch in the Galileo programme will place satellites SAT 33 and SAT 34 into medium Earth orbit.
The two Galileo satellites were manufactured by prime contractor OHB System AG and utilize Beyond Gravity’s onboard computers, thermal protection, and mechanism systems.
Galileo satellites SAT 33 and SAT 34 are ready for integration on Ariane 6.
Encapsulation of Galileo satellites SAT 33 and SAT 34 is completed.
Beyond Gravity confirmed the integration of its critical subsystems aboard the upcoming Ariane 6 flight scheduled to launch two Galileo navigation satellites on December 17.