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Giove-A (2): tests for the Galileo system equipment begin

Brussels, Belgium - Another demonstrator, Giove-B, to be launched in some months

Giove-A is operating with its solar panels opened, after travelling for seven hours: ESA (European Space Agency)announced it proving satisfied about the step performed with the first orbital readiness of one of the Galileo global positioning system satellite. Giove-A (that is to say, Galileo In-orbit Validation Element) is the first of the two demonstrators scheduled by the programme, while the second...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133842
Rome, Italy, 12/28/2005 15:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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