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September 10th, 2011
First Galileo Satellite Touches Down in French Guiana

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The first Galileo navigation satellite has arrived in Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, ready to begin preparations for launch on 20 October. Packed within its protective, air-conditioned container, the satellite landed at Cayenne Rochambeau Airport aboard an Antonov aircraft at 06:45 local time on Wednesday 7 September, having departed from Thales Alenia Space Italy’s Rome facility, where it was built.A Thales and ESA team stood ready to receive it, having flown into French Guiana the previous week, along with all the testing and support equipment.  Read More

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