Applications 27/10/2026 393 views 10 likes

The European Space Agency (ESA) has extended ongoing contracts to build four additional Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites, ensuring the long-term continuity of the constellation and supporting the rollout of new services. With this procurement, the Galileo Second Generation fleet grows to 16 satellites.

The contracts have been awarded to Galileo Second Generation prime industries Thales Alenia Space (Italy) and Airbus Defence and Space (Germany), already under contract with ESA since 2021 to build six G2 satellites each .…