Europe's independent navigation system reaches a critical deployment milestone
In short: The Galileo satellite constellation is moving from testing to reality. This video provides an update on the launch campaign and explains why these specific satellites are vital for Europe's autonomous navigation goals.
Following successful in-orbit validation and the salvage of two previous satellites launched into incorrect orbits, ESA and the European Commission are entering a key deployment phase. The current mini-constellation has already demonstrated performance that exceeded initial expectations.
On March 27, 2015, a Soyuz launcher from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou was scheduled to put two new satellites into orbit. This progression is essential for establishing the full Galileo system's ground and space segments.
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