Galileo Satellite Navigation System

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Galileo_Satellite_Navigation_System
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Global Navigation Satellite System
gptkbp:accuracy centimeter-level (encrypted service)
up to 1 meter (public)
gptkbp:civilianControlled true
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:GPS
gptkb:BeiDou
gptkb:GLONASS
gptkbp:competitor gptkb:GPS
gptkb:BeiDou
gptkb:GLONASS
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:covers Global
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:elevation about 23,222 km
gptkbp:emergencyServices gptkb:Search_and_Rescue_(SAR)
gptkbp:encryption Commercial Service and PRS
gptkbp:expectedCompletion 2024
gptkbp:freeFrom true
gptkbp:frequency gptkb:E5
gptkb:E5a
gptkb:E5b
E1
E6
gptkbp:fullOperationalCapability expected 2024
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:groundSegment gptkb:Galileo_Control_Centres
gptkb:Sensor_Stations
gptkb:Uplink_Stations
gptkbp:headquartersLocation gptkb:Prague,_Czech_Republic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galileo Satellite Navigation System
gptkbp:initialServicesStarted 2016-12-15
gptkbp:launchDate 2011-10-21
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:OHB_System
gptkb:Airbus_Defence_and_Space
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
gptkbp:numberOfSatellites 30
gptkbp:numberOfSatellitesInOrbit 28
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:orbitType gptkb:Medium_Earth_Orbit
gptkbp:providesService gptkb:Commercial_Service
gptkb:Open_Service
gptkb:Public_Regulated_Service
gptkb:Search_and_Rescue_Service
gptkbp:purpose Positioning
Satellite navigation
Timing
gptkbp:status Operational (as of 2024)
gptkbp:website https://www.gsc-europa.eu/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Galileo_navigation_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6