January 2, 2006
First Galileo Satellite Begins Broadcasts
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European Space Agency (ESA) and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.(SSTL) operators have completed the on-orbit preparations and activated the navigation payload for GIOVE-A, the first Galileo satellite launched December 28.
By Inside GNSS