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July 28, 2014

Galileo's 'midwives' stand ready for launch
Paris (ESA) Jul 28, 2014
Galileo's post-launch team at ESA have finalised their preparations for taking control of the twin satellites being launched next month. The next pair of Galileo satellites are due to be launched together on a Soyuz rocket from French Guiana on 21 August, advancing the deployment of Europe's own satellite navigation constellation. Following launch, the most crucial point in the flight comes when the two satellites separate from their upper stage - and the 'Launch and Early Operations', or LEOP, ph ... read more

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