Ariane 6 to Launch Next Galileo Pair: Beyond Gravity Delivers Key Systems for Europe’s Most Precise Navigation Network

When the next pair of Galileo satellites lifts off from French Guiana on December 17 aboard an Ariane 6 rocket, they will carry several mission-critical systems from Beyond Gravity. The two satellites will join the constellation of 32 Galileo satellites in orbit, 27 of which are currently active. The additional satellites will strengthen Europe's independent, civilian-controlled global navigation capability. "Galileo is the world's most accurate navigation system-and we are proud to have been a key contributor to its development from the outset. Our highly reliable key components, including computer and thermal systems, ensure the smooth operation of the satellites in orbit. This underscores our central role in Europe's independent satellite navigation system - a crucial pillar of Europe's technological sovereignty in space", says Oliver Grassmann, Executive Vice President Satellites at Beyond Gravity, a leading supplier to the space industry headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The company supplied a range of mission critical mechanical, thermal and electronics products to European Space Agency's satellite prime contractor, OHB System AG in Bremen, Germany.