Two new Galileo satellites enter service
The addition of these satellites increases the constellation's overall performance and availability.
Two new satellites have now officially joined Europe’s Galileo satellite navigation constellation, strengthening its capabilities, resilience and autonomy. Four Galileo First Generation satellites remain to be launched, with the next pair planned for the end of the year.
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