Galileo Satellites

The Galileo satellites last more than 12 years in space.

One satellite weighs about 700 kg.

With their solar panels fully unfolded, the satellites are around 15 meters wide.

Galileo provides a Search and Rescue Service, with Return Link service informing people in distress their message has been heard.

Navigation signals are provided to around 4 billion devices thanks to Galileo.

Galileo provides a sub-meter precision, achieving 20 cm precision with High Accuracy Service.

32 Galileo satellites orbit around the Earth.