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Galileo begins serving the globe

Europe's own Galileo satellite navigation system has begun operating, with the satellites in space delivering positioning, navigation and timing information to users around the globe.
Today, the European Commission, owner of the system, formally announced the start of Galileo Initial Services, the first step towards full operational capability.
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The next Galileo navigation satellite has touched down at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, to begin preparations for its launch in October.
Cocooned within its protective, air-conditioned container, the satellite left the Thales Alenia Space Italy plant in Rome on Monday evening for nearby Fiumicino Airport.
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