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GIOVE-B

Overview

GIOVE-B was the second test for Galileo, the first positioning, navigation and timing system for civil use consisting of a constellation of 24 satellites. GIOVE-B tested critical Galileo instruments and technologies.

RAL Space involvement

In-Orbit Testing via Chilbolton Observatory

Launch Date

April 2008

Mission End

July 2012

Focus

Earth observation

Partners

ESA, Galileo Industries

Figure 5: Artist's conception of the deployed GIOVE-B satellite (image credit: ESA)

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