The making of Galileo

Twenty years ago, on December 28, 2005, Giove-A (Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element-A for those who like their expansions) was launched, one of two demonstration satellites to test and validate Galileo technologies in orbit. Ten days ago, on December 17, 2025, two Galileo satellites lifted off, further strengthening Europe’s Galileo constellation. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about this Galileo and what it is up to…