Galileo Constellation Nears Completion

Credit: Ariane 5: ESA
LYON, France—A heavy-lift Ariane 5 launched four Galileo satellites into orbit July 25, bringing the European Union’s position, timing and navigation constellation close to completion. Flight VA244, operated by Arianespace from Kourou, French Guiana, took off Wednesday at 8:25 a.m. local time; 4 hr...

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