Galileo satellites to launch on Ariane 6 to enhance navigation system

On December 17, 2025, two Galileo First Generation satellites, SAT 33 and SAT 34, will be placed in orbit by Ariane 6, launching from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. This mission, the fourteenth under the Galileo programme, aims to strengthen the constellation's precision, availability, and operational robustness. Galileo supports billions of users worldwide through navigation functions embedded in devices such as smartphones and is essential across critical infrastructure, autonomous transport, air traffic, maritime industries, farming, and emergency services.

With this launch, the active constellation will expand its ability to provide continuous and reliable navigation. SAT 33 and SAT 34 will serve as spares to

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