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Production of Second Generation Galileo Satellite Underway

Six GNSS Satellites to be Built by Airbus

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Tom Patton
Dec 07, 2023
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Full production has begun on the six Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites at Airbus’ site in Friedrichshafen, Germany, with the arrival of the first satellite Flight Model structure from Beyond Gravity in Zurich. After initial preparation the panels will be dispatched to other Airbus sites before final integration and testing at Friedrichshafen. Th…

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