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Airbus wins order for two more second-generation Galileo satellites, bringing its program total to eight

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The European Space Agency, acting for the EU Agency for the Space Programme under European Commission delegation, awarded Airbus a contract for two additional second-generation Galileo spacecraft. The order brings Airbus’s total for the European navigation program to eight satellites; the new satellites are described as having stronger anti-jamming protection.

Discovered 2026-10-27T10:05:22.156644-07:00 | 2026-10-27T10:05:22.156644-07:00

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  • The award adds two spacecraft to Airbus’s Galileo work, taking its order total for the program to eight and extending its role in Europe’s satellite navigation system.
  • The satellites’ stronger anti-jamming protection is a stated capability of the new order, underscoring the importance of resilience in satellite navigation infrastructure.

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