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Arianespace to Launch First Second-Gen Galileo Satellites

2/5/2025

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Arianespace is set to launch the first pair of second-generation Galileo satellites aboard the Ariane 6 rocket, each weighing between 2,200 and 2,400 kg. Positioned 23,222 km above Earth, this mission not only bolsters European navigation services but also underscores a strong commitment to space autonomy, spearheaded by the European Space Agency's production of twelve satellites.

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Arianespace is set to launch the first pair of second-generation Galileo satellites aboard the Ariane 6 rocket, each weighing between 2,200 and 2,400 kg. Positioned 23,222 km above Earth, this mission not only bolsters European navigation services but also underscores a strong commitment to space autonomy, spearheaded by the European Space Agency's production of twelve satellites.