List of Galileo satellites

This is a list of past and present satellites of the Galileo navigation system.

[1] As of September 2024, 32 Galileo (4 IOV "In Orbit Validation" and 28 FOC "Full Operational Capability") satellites have been launched.

The 2 GIOVE ("Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element") prototype vehicles were retired in 2012.

[3][4] In parallel to Batch 3's completion, the Galileo Second Generation (G2G) satellites, featuring electric propulsion, enhanced navigation signals and capabilities, inter-satellite links and reconfigurability in space, were in development by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) and Airbus Defence and Space, with their deployment expected to begin in 2026.

[3][5][6][7][8] The initial 28 satellites were each named after a child that won the European Commission's Galileo drawing competition.

Model of a Galileo satellite
VS-01 launching the GSAT0101 and GSAT0102 IOV satellites on 21 October 2011
3D Concept-Art showing the future Arianespace rocket Ariane 62