Galileo
Ariane 5 rocket sends next 4 Galileo satellites into orbit
Arianespace launched the next four Galileo satellites into orbit today, bringing the European Union a step closer to completing its own global navigation satellite system.
Could Britain collaborate with Australia on a Galileo alternative?
As the U.K. continues to wrangle with the EU over Galileo, there is growing speculation that the country could seek to develop its own independent global navigation system with Australia — or even Japan.
UK military looking at smallsats to increase space resilience
U.K. Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Hillier says the cost-effective technology with its short development cycles would enable the military to always take advantage of the latest technological developments, unlike the traditional slow-paced military satellite projects.
Op-ed | In space, no one is powerful enough to boldly go alone
Space matters in Europe and it is a top political priority. But the European Union’s efforts to achieve autonomy in space don’t mean we act in isolation.
Ariane 5 launches four Galileo satellites in year-end Arianespace mission
Arianespace performed its eleventh and final launch of the year today, sending four Galileo European navigation satellites into medium Earth orbit.
U.K. space agency chief hopeful for ‘continued cooperation’ with Europe after Brexit
Turnock: “We simply see the strong benefit to the U.K. remaining involved in the European Space Agency."
ESA signs up as Ariane 6 inaugural customer with two Galileo missions
The European Space Agency stepped up to be Arianespace’s first customer for the next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, while keeping Soyuz as a backup option.
OHB, Surrey Satellite win contract for eight more Galileo navigation satellites
The companies signed the contract Thursday with the European Space Agency, which procures the satellites on behalf of the EU.
U.K. could be locked out of some aspects of Galileo because of Brexit
Officials warned that the UK's impending exit from the EU would require the country to negotiate a new deal to remain part of Galileo.
OHB, still growing, focused on German, European government hardware programs
Satellite and rocket hardware builder OHB of Germany on Nov. 16 said delays in its supply chain had put pressure on its revenue in recent months but that the company’s full-year profitability would be unaffected.
Roscosmos says Galileo, other European space programs could suffer from payment dispute
The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, on Oct. 21 gave written warning to the French government that it would take France to court in six months unless France’s Arianespace launch-service company frees up about 300 million euros ($330 million) in long-overdue payments.
OHB reports flat H1 revenue but still forecasts record year-end performance
Satellite and rocket-component builder OHB SE of Germany on Aug. 17 reported flat revenue but higher profit for the six months ending June 30 and reiterated its full-year revenue forecast based on sales volume late in the year.
Britain’s quitting the EU, but will it be forced out of EU space programs?
The British vote to leave the European Union may occur gradually over two years but raises multiple immediate questions about the consequences for Europe’s space programs and Britain’s role in them.
Q&A | OHB CEO Fuchs says Arianespace needs to reassess shareholder roles
OHB CEO Marco Fuchs discusses Arianespace's reorganization and the role of small shareholders, Germany's role in Europe's Vega rocket and the upcoming European Commission and European Space Agency decisions.
Euro Soyuz orbits two Galileo satellites; U.S. likely to gain access to Galileo’s secure signal
A Europeanized Russian Soyuz rocket on May 24 successfully placed two European Galileo positioning, navigation and timing satellites into medium-Earth orbit – the 13th and 14th in a series of 26 Galileo spacecraft, with more to come.
