ESA Finalizes Testing for Galileo Second Generation Satellite Links

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Published: 2026-06-12T08:00:00Z
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The European Space Agency has successfully completed tests on the intersatellite link antennas for the upcoming second generation of Galileo navigation satellites. This technology will enable direct communication between satellites in orbit, significantly enhancing the constellation's reliability and expanding its service capabilities. The antennas are now prepared for integration into the new spacecraft.

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