First Galileo experimental satellite model

The structural model of the first of two experimental Galileo satellites to be launched in 2005, is currently being tested at the European Space Agency’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (NL). Over the coming weeks ESA will assess the design worthiness of this satellite model from Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.

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