Galileo satellite navigation

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Global Navigation Satellite System
gptkbp:accuracy centimeter-level (encrypted service)
1 meter (public service)
gptkbp:backupSatellites 6
gptkbp:civilianControlled true
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:GPS
gptkb:BeiDou
gptkb:GLONASS
gptkbp:constellation gptkb:Medium_Earth_Orbit
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:emergencyServices gptkb:Search_and_Rescue_(SAR)
gptkbp:encryption gptkb:Public_Regulated_Service_(PRS)
gptkbp:features gptkb:Return_Link_Service_(RLS)
gptkbp:firstSatellitesLaunched 2011
gptkbp:frequency gptkb:E5
E1
E6
gptkbp:fullOperationalCapability 2023
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Prague,_Czech_Republic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galileo satellite navigation
gptkbp:inclination 56 degrees
gptkbp:initialServicesStarted 2016
gptkbp:launchDate 2011
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:European_GNSS_Agency
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
gptkbp:numberOfSatellites 30
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:operationalSatellites 24 (as of 2023)
gptkbp:orbitType 23,222 km
gptkbp:plannedSatellites 30
gptkbp:purpose Navigation
Positioning
Timing
gptkbp:servesArea Global
gptkbp:services gptkb:Commercial_Service
gptkb:Open_Service
gptkb:Public_Regulated_Service
gptkb:Search_and_Rescue_Service
gptkbp:usedBy Civilians
Governments
Commercial entities
gptkbp:usedFor Aviation
Maritime navigation
Road navigation
Timing and synchronization
gptkbp:website https://www.gsc-europa.eu/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thales_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6