ESA Orders Two More Galileo Satellites Each From Airbus and Thales

The European Space Agency awarded Airbus and Thales Alenia Space contracts to build two additional Galileo satellites each. Each manufacturer now has eight second-generation G2 satellites on order, with the four new spacecraft due for delivery in 2031.

• Airbus and Thales to build two more Galileo G2 satellites each
• Each manufacturer now has eight second-generation satellites on order
• The four new satellites are scheduled for delivery in 2031
• First 12 G2 satellites set to begin launching in 2028