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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Project Celeste aims to supplement the existing Galileo infrastructure with satellites orbiting at approximately 500 kilometers.
The Ariane 6 dispenser will eject the Galileo satellites from the rocket's upper stage into their initial orbit around Earth.
The next Galileo satellites have been mounted to their Ariane 6 dispenser.
The Galileo satellites will journey to medium Earth orbit at an altitude of 23,222 km above Earth.
The Galileo satellites will join the satellite navigation constellation.
The European Space Shield Action Plan outlines dual-use space capabilities delivered through Galileo navigation satellites, EOGS, and the secure IRIS² satellite constellation beginning in Q2 2026.
The two Galileo satellites scheduled to launch on Ariane 6 have been placed on their dispenser at Europe Spaceport.
The two Galileo satellites will travel as one unit through the final steps of launch preparation.
Second Generation Galileo satellites will begin joining the constellation after the First Generation satellites.
The operational orbit for the Galileo satellites is 23,222 km above Earth.
The first Galileo satellite was decommissioned in April 2025 following 12 years of service.
This launch marks the first time Galileo satellites are deployed using Ariane 6, Europe's heavy-lift rocket.
Future Galileo satellites will test experimental timing systems for enhanced precision and service resilience.
Future Galileo satellites will incorporate electric propulsion.
The launch of SAT 33 and SAT 34 will be Galileo’s inaugural launch on the Ariane 6.
Four more First Generation Galileo satellites are awaiting deployment after this launch.
Future Galileo satellites will feature improved navigation antennas.
Future Galileo satellites will include inter-satellite links.
Future Galileo satellites will add fully digital navigation payloads.
Future Galileo satellites will be equipped with new atomic clocks.