TAS, ESA Sign Second-Generation Galileo Satellite Contract

Artist's concept of Galileo satellite.
Credit: Thales Alenia Space
LYON, France–Thales Alenia Space (TAS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a contract for six satellites in the second generation of the EU’s Galileo navigation constellation, after the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) lifted a suspension. ESA signed the €772 million ($926...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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