GIOVE-A
21 Sep 2009
Yes
-  

 

 

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

No
""

​​​​Dish at Chilbolton Observatory​​

Credit: STFC RAL Space
RAL Space Involvement

Telemetry and telecommand from RAL; signal verification from Chilbolton.

Subject
Earth Observation

Main Objectives
Demonstration of Galileo operation using the GIOVE A satellite.

Launch Date
28 December 2005

​Partners
​ESA, SSTL

Further Project Information 

SSTL

For more information please contact: RAL Space Enquiries

Contact: