Anniversary: ESA's GIOVE-A Turns 6

Anniversary: ESA's GIOVE-A Turns 6

This is a prototype navigation satellite used for the Galileo constellation

European SatNav Network Sends First Signals

European SatNav Network Sends First Signals

The data were received loud and clear by ESA hearing stations

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 17th, 2011
Water Discovered on Jovian Moon Europa

Water Discovered on Jovian Moon Europa

Various lifeforms may very well survive in that environment

ESA Switches Galileo Controls to Germany

ESA Switches Galileo Controls to Germany

The GCC facility was build specifically for this task

Galileo/GMES Competitions Announce Their Winners

Galileo/GMES Competitions Announce Their Winners

The projects have the potential to change the world for the better

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 21st, 2011
ESA Launches First Two Galileo Satellites

ESA Launches First Two Galileo Satellites

The Soyuz delivery system paraded a perfect launch

Galileo Satellite to Launch on October 21

Galileo Satellite to Launch on October 21

All repair work on their Russian delivery system have been completed

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 20th, 2011
Galileo Launch Delayed Due to Glitch

Galileo Launch Delayed Due to Glitch

It is still unclear when the twin satellites will launch

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 17th, 2011
First Two Galileo Satellites to Launch on Thursday

First Two Galileo Satellites to Launch on Thursday

ESA decided to green-light the mission for October 20 attempt

Galileo Satellites Integrated with Soyuz Delivery System

Galileo Satellites Integrated with Soyuz Delivery System

The mission is finally ready for a planned, October 20 launch

Payload Fairing Closes Over Galileo Satellites

Payload Fairing Closes Over Galileo Satellites

The first two spacecraft are nearly ready to launch

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 8th, 2011
Two Galileo Satellites Attached to Joint Dispenser

Two Galileo Satellites Attached to Joint Dispenser

They will set the foundation for Europe's satnav system

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 5th, 2011
Galileo Satellites Fueled for October Launch

Galileo Satellites Fueled for October Launch

European satnav system will get its first spacecraft

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 20th, 2011
ESA Will Launch First Soyuz on October 20

ESA Will Launch First Soyuz on October 20

Preparations are now under way, progressing smoothly

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 10th, 2011
Guiana Spaceport Welcomes First Galileo Satellite

Guiana Spaceport Welcomes First Galileo Satellite

Europe's navigation system will soon enter deployment phase

 
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