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Giove-B
29 Jun 2010
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GIOVE-B was the second test for Galileo, the first positioning, navigation and timing system for civil use consisting of a constellation of 24 satellites. GIOVE-B tested critical Galileo instruments and technologies.

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Visualisation of the GIOVE-B satellite in orbit with open solar pannels.

​​​Artist's impression of GIOVE-B

Credit: ESA
​RAL Space Involvement

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Subject
Earth Observation

Main Objectives
To serve as prototype for the Galileo positioning system.

Launch Date
27 April 2008

Partners
ESA, Galileo Industries

Further Project Information
ESA


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