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Electron Mission for ESA to Launch Next-Generation Navigation System

Rocket Lab Selected to Deploy the First Pair of Pathfinder A Satellites

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Tom Patton
Jul 02, 2025
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ESA has selected Rocket Lab to deploy the first pair of satellites for a future navigation constellation for Europe, LEO-PNT.

"An important constellation like LEO-PNT needs a strong foundation to grow from.”
Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab will launch two Pathfinder A spacecraft for ESA, provided by European satellite prime contractors Thales Alenia…

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