Galileo Satellite System

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:application Aviation, Maritime, Land
gptkbp:architecture Constellation of satellites
gptkbp:benefits Enhanced positioning services
gptkbp:challenges Funding and technical challenges
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:communication_system Open Service, Commercial Service, Public Regulated Service
gptkbp:coverage Global
gptkbp:data_usage up to 50 kbps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2011
gptkbp:development gptkb:2003
gptkbp:equipment GNSS receivers
gptkbp:frequency L1, L5
1.57542 GHz
gptkbp:funding EU funding
gptkbp:future_plans Expand satellite constellation
gptkbp:ground_control_stations gptkb:20
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:2016
gptkb:2020
gptkbp:home_ground Control centers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galileo Satellite System
gptkbp:is_integrated_with European GNSS System
gptkbp:launch_date December 20, 2016
gptkbp:launch_vehicle Soyuz, Ariane 5
gptkbp:market_segment Civilian, Military
gptkbp:modulation BPSK
gptkbp:navigation_system 1 meter
Ephemeris data
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:30
gptkb:French_Guiana
Solar panels
12 years
700 kg
Modular design
Radio frequency communication
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
Multiple launches
Open Service, Commercial Service
gptkbp:performance 1 meter
gptkbp:positioning_service Global Positioning
gptkbp:price €10 billion
gptkbp:provides_support_for Technical support available
gptkbp:reliability gptkb:High
gptkbp:security Robust security measures
Commercial Service encrypted
gptkbp:service_type Search and Rescue Service
gptkbp:services_provided gptkb:European_GNSS_Agency
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:system_goals Improve navigation accuracy
gptkbp:system_interoperability Compatible with GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou
gptkbp:time_service Precise Time Service
gptkbp:time_to_first_fix 30 seconds
gptkbp:total_satellites_planned gptkb:30
gptkbp:updates Regular updates
gptkbp:wi_fi 24/7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Airbus_Defence_and_Space_SAS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6