Third Galileo satellite begins transmitting navigation signal04 December 2012
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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.
Galileo satellites switched on for launch11 October 2012
Galileo satellites switched on for launch11 October 2012 The twin Galileo satellites atop their Soyuz rocket have taken part in a full-scale dress rehearsal for launch. Its completion keeps the satellites on schedule for their planned Friday evening liftoff.
New video: Galileo will be at Europe’s service10 October 2012
New video: Galileo will be at Europe’s service10 October 2012 Europe’s own satellite navigation system will come a step nearer on Friday, with the second launch of twin Galileo satellites. This new video explains the range of services the full Galileo system will make possible.
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