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On Wednesday morning, two satellites of the European navigation system Galileo took off into space. It was the first launch on board the new Ariane 6 rocket from the space station in French Guiana. All of the satellites are equipped with a thermal protection from Austria. Hundreds of spectators roamed on observation platforms and terraces on the space center area. "Welcome back, Galileo", said Philippe Lier, head of the Guyana space center, abou…
For the first time since 2018, satellites of the European navigation system have been re launched by a European flagship.The fifth flight of Ariane 6 was a successful and secure European autonomy.
Stay up late tonight to watch Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launch its 1st pair of Galileo navigation satellites
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is poised to launch a pair of Galileo satellites just after midnight on Wednesday (Dec. 17), adding to the continent's geopositioning constellation.
Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Launches First Pair of Galileo Satellites in Major Space Milestone
On December 17, 2025, Europe achieved another milestone in its space exploration ambitions with the successful launch of two Galileo navigation satellites aboard the Ariane 6 rocket. This launch marks a pivotal moment in Europe’s journey toward independent space capabilities, breaking away from external providers. The Success of Ariane 6 and the Galileo Satellites In an impressive demonstration of Europe’s growing space capabilities, the Ariane …
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