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Galileo fixes Europe's position in history12 March 2013
Galileo fixes Europe's position in history12 March 2013 Europe’s new age of satellite navigation has passed a historic milestone – the very first determination of a ground location using the four Galileo satellites currently in orbit together with their ground facilities.
Galileo’s search and rescue system passes first space test23 January 2013
Galileo’s search and rescue system passes first space test23 January 2013 The first switch-on of a Galileo search and rescue package shows it to be working well. Its activation begins a major expansion of the space-based Cospas–Sarsat network, which brings help to air and sea vessels in distress.
Third Galileo satellite begins transmitting navigation signal04 December 2012
Third Galileo satellite begins transmitting navigation signal04 December 2012 Europe’s third Galileo satellite has transmitted its first test navigation signals back to Earth. The two Galileo satellites launched last October have reached their final orbital position and are in the midst of testing.
Galileo launch and early orbit phase report26 October 2012
Galileo launch and early orbit phase report26 October 2012 A week after the dual liftoff from Kourou, French Guiana, the two latest Galileo satellites completed the critical Launch and Early Orbit Phase on 19/20 October.
Deployment of Europe’s Galileo constellation continues13 October 2012
Deployment of Europe’s Galileo constellation continues13 October 2012 ESA PR 33-2012 – The third and fourth satellites of Europe’s Galileo global navigation satellite system were lofted into orbit on 12 October from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. They join the first pair of satellites launched a year ago to comple...
Galileo IOV take-off12 October 2012
Galileo IOV take-off12 October 2012 The Soyuz ST-B launcher carrying the next two Galileo In-Orbit Validation satellites took off as scheduled on 18:15:00 GMT (20:15:00 CEST). Deployment of its twin satellites into orbit is scheduled for three hours 44 minutes after take-off.
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