Ariane 62 VA266 | Galileo FOC FM 33, 34 - L14 | 17.12.2025

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Misja, oznaczona jako VA266, będzie czwartym komercyjnym lotem Ariane 6.
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/3323/

Ariane 62 | Pierwszy start | 09.07.2024
Ariane 62 VA263 | CSO-3 | 06.03.2025
Ariane 62 VA263 | METOP-SG A1 | 13.08.2025
Ariane 62 VA265 | Sentinel-1D | 04.11.2025

Dwa satelity Galileo dotarły do ​​Kourou, gdzie przygotowywane są do startu.

European Space Agency @esa 4:43 PM · Nov 7, 2025
🛰️ Welcome to Kourou, Galileo!
After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, two Galileo satellites have safely arrived in Kourou in preparation for their upcoming launch on Ariane 6 #VA266. 📷
ESA, EUSPA and OHB SE teams are on site to prepare for the next launch from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
(pics: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique Vidéo du CSG–J. Georget)

https://twitter.com/esa/status/1986821721429549082

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Satelity nawigacyjne Galileo 33 i 34 po wyjęciu z kontenerów przechodzą „kontrolę sprawności”.
o punkt kampanii startowej, w którym zespoły mocują satelity do adaptera, który będzie je utrzymywał podczas lotu na orbitę, weryfikując poprawność połączeń elektrycznych i mechanicznych

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:12 AM · Nov 17, 2025
🛰️ After their safe arrival @EuropeSpacePort, Galileo navigation satellites 33 and 34 were taken out of their containers.
 Before  launch on #Ariane6, the satellites pass a 'fit check'. This is the point in the launch campaign where teams attach the satellites to the launcher adapter that will cradle them during their flight into orbit, verifying the correct fit of electrical and mechanical connections.

https://twitter.com/ESA_transport/status/1990324743120281728

AllenZ @rondaz_4 2:39 PM · Nov 17, 2025
ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport
After their safe arrival @EuropeSpacePort, Galileo navigation satellites 33 and 34 were taken out of their containers. Before  launch on #Ariane6, the satellites pass a 'fit check'. This is the point in the launch campaign where teams attach the satellites to the launcher adapter that will cradle them during their flight into orbit, verifying the correct fit of electrical and mechanical connections..  11/17/2025

https://x.com/rondaz_4/status/1990414583094296998

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Pojawiła się dzisiaj data startu.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 11:58 AM · Nov 20, 2025
Galileo to take its first flight on Ariane 6 on 17 December at 05:01 GMT/06:01 CET (02:01 local time at @EuropeSpacePort)🚀
Two Galileo satellites will join the constellation providing the world’s most precise satellite navigation system.
🛰️🛰️

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1991461261998190768
https://x.com/SpaceT98/status/1991505473221370357

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Arianespace @Arianespace 10:36 AM · Nov 20, 2025
With this launch, Arianespace supports a critical European navigation satellite system and guarantees Europe’s autonomous access to space.
👉 Discover more details in our press release here: https://newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-to-launch-eus-galileo-l14-on-december-17-2025-with-ariane-6
#LaunchingAmbitions #VA266 #Ariane6

https://twitter.com/Arianespace/status/1991440610369155503

Arianespace @Arianespace
On board: Galileo SAT 33 & SAT 34, two new satellites for Europe’s navigation system.
📡 The satellites are part of the 14th operation launch for the Galileo programme (Galileo L14).

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1991440555591508287

EU Defence and Space @defis_eu 4:00 PM · Nov 20, 2025
🚀 Next Galileo launch incoming!
We're boosting the precision, availability & robustness of our 🌍 navigation system.
2 new 🛰️🛰️ are set to lift off aboard Ariane 6.
Once in orbit (~23K km), these sats will enhance Galileo’s world-leading capabilities.
🔗 https://link.europa.eu/fpJhgb

https://twitter.com/defis_eu/status/1991521969083482575

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Satelity Galileo zatankowane!
Po wejściu na orbitę  paliwo to zasili satelity i pozwoli im dotrzeć do docelowej pozycji, utrzymując je w precyzyjnym położeniu.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 4:46 PM · Nov 28, 2025
🛰️ One step closer to launch – Galileo satellites fuelled! 🛰️
Once in orbit – after liftoff on Ariane 6🚀– this fuel will power the satellites to their final position and keep them precisely aligned, ready to benefit the billions of people who use Galileo daily.
https://esa.int/Applications/Satellite_navigation/Follow_the_Galileo_launch_L14_campaign

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1994432712921235630

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ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 4:46 PM · Nov 28, 2025
The European Space Agency - @esa  is responsible for the Galileo launch service contract with @Arianespace . The Galileo programme is managed by the @EU_Commission. Once in orbit, @EUSPA will bring the satellites into service and oversee their operation.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1994432716465385739

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ArianeGroup @ArianeGroup 7:00 PM · Nov 26, 2025
Galileo: precision serving European independence
Galileo is Europe's global satellite navigation system.
This program, established by the European Union through the European Space Agency (ESA), now offers unparalleled geolocation accuracy.

https://twitter.com/ArianeGroup/status/1993741712989004063

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ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:09 AM · Dec 4, 2025
🛰️ Register for a Galileo launch 14 media briefing, flight #VA266.
On 17 December, two more Galileo satellites will be launched on #Ariane 6 from @EuropeSpacePort.
Members of the media are invited to join online for a press briefing on 9 December:
🔶 English - 11:00 - 12:00 CET
🔶 French - 12:00 - 13:00 CET
🔶 Spanish - 13:00 - 14:00 CET
🔶 Dutch - 14:00 - 15:00 CET
🔶 German - 15:00 - 16:00 CET
🔶 Italian - 16:00 - 17:00 CET
The English briefing will be streamed on @ESA Web TV.
Register by 8 December here: https://esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/Media_invitation_Galileo_Launch_14_pre-launch_online_media_briefings

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1996476969622368496

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ESA jest odpowiedzialna za umowę na usługę startową Galileo z Arianespace w ramach startu VA266 .
Program Galileo jest zarządzany przez Komisję UE i Dyrekcję Generalną ds. Przemysłu Obronnego i Przestrzeni Kosmicznej
Gdy satelity znajdą się na orbicie EUSPA (EU Agency for the Space Programme) wprowadzi satelity do użytku i będzie nadzorować ich działanie.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:39 AM · Dec 5, 2025
@ESA is responsible for the Galileo launch service contract with @Arianespace for this launch #VA266. The Galileo programme is managed by the @EU_Commission under @defis_eu.
Once in orbit, @EU4Space will bring the satellites into service and oversee their operation.
https://esa.int/Applications/Satellite_navigation/Follow_the_Galileo_launch_L14_campaign

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1996846938424000572


2) Satelity zostaną wystrzelone razem i pozostaną w konfiguracji „podwójnego startu” do momentu oddzielenia się na średniej orbicie okołoziemskiej, 23 222 km nad powierzchnią Ziemi, co ma nastąpić 17.12.2025.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:39 AM · Dec 5, 2025
The satellites will launch together and stay in the ‘dual launch’ configuration until separation in medium Earth orbit, 23 222 km above Earth, on 17 December 2025.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1996846933282115641


3) Satelity Galileo zostały umieszczone w swoich dozownikach w Europe Space Port.
Od tego momentu będą podróżować jako jedna jednostka przez ostatnie etapy przygotowań do startu.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:39 AM · Dec 5, 2025
🛰️🛰️The two Galileo satellites to launch on Ariane 6 in two weeks have been placed on their dispenser @EuropeSpacePort.
From this point onward, they will travel as one unit through the final steps of launch preparation. 🚀

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1996846928597078088

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Przed 14. startem z satelitami Galileo.
Podsumowująca infografika.

Galileo launch history
08/12/2025
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/12/Galileo_launch_history

2) Satelity Galileo zostały zamontowane na dyspenserze RN Ariane 6.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:30 PM · Dec 9, 2025
🛰️ Preparing for liftoff – the next Galileo satellites have been mounted to their Ariane 6 dispenser that will eject them from the rocket's upper stage into their initial orbit around Earth.
The satellites will journey to medium Earth orbit, 23 222 km above our planet, where they join the satellite navigation constellation.
https://esa.int/Applications/Satellite_navigation/Follow_the_Galileo_launch_L14_campaign

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1998475238355689514

3) Galileo L14 poster
10/12/2025
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/12/Galileo_L14_poster

4) VA266 launch kit
https://newsroom.arianespace.com/ariane-6-flight-va266
https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1999539743395131451

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Satelity nawigacyjne Galileo zostały zainstalowane w osłonie Ariane 6.
Osłona chroni satelity przed czynnikami atmosferycznymi i utrzymuje stabilną temperaturę i wilgotność.
Zapewnia aerodynamiczny kształt, który pozwala pokonać ziemską atmosferę.

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 8:23 PM · Dec 11, 2025
🛰️ Final preparations – the next two Galileo navigation satellites to be launched are inside the Ariane 6 fairing.
 Inside the protective ‘nose cone’ the satellites will not see sunlight until after liftoff on 17 December, flight #VA266.
The fairing:
✅ shields the satellites from the elements and maintains a stable temperature and humidity.
✅ provides an aerodynamic shape to pierce through Earth’s atmosphere as #Ariane6 thunders toward space.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1999198251216417186
https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1999177412148420779

2) Watch live: Galileo launch on Ariane 6
12/12/2025
https://www.esa.int/Applications/Satellite_navigation/Watch_live_Galileo_launch_on_Ariane_6

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Watch live: Galileo launch on Ariane 6
12/12/2025
https://www.esa.int/Applications/Satellite_navigation/Watch_live_Galileo_launch_on_Ariane_6

2) Przyczepa transportowa o szerokości 6 m i długości 26 m jest wielkości kortu tenisowego i posiada dwie kabiny kierowcy – zamiast „cofać”, kierowca może wyskoczyć i przejść na drugą stronę, aby jechać w przeciwnym kierunku. Ma 32 koła i trzy generatory prądu (28a)

At 6 m wide and 26 m long the transport trailer is as large as a tennis court and has two driver cabins – instead of “reversing” the driver can jump out and walk to the other side to drive in the opposite direction. It has 32 wheels and three generators for power.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1999754079237734671

3) Oba satelity zostały umieszczone na specjalnie zaprojektowanej przyczepie transportowej Ariane 6 przeznaczonej do transportu górnej części rakiety (26)

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 9:11 AM · Dec 13, 2025
The two satellites took a ride on Ariane 6's custom-made transport trailer for the upper part of the rocket.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1999754066805612653

4) Podróż na wyrzutnię (25a).

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 9:11 AM · Dec 13, 2025
It's a short trip to the Ariane 6 launch pad – the last voyage on Earth for Galileo satellites 33 and 34.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1999754073021837782

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Górna część rakiety zintegrowana z Ariane 6 (24a)

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 9:11 AM · Dec 13, 2025
The upper part of the rocket is now connected to Ariane 6.

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1999754085080469956

2) Po umieszczeniu satelitów nawigacyjnych Galileo na RN Ariane 6 trwa oczekiwanie na start (27a)

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 9:11 AM · Dec 13, 2025
Rocket ready! The two Galileo navigation satellites that #Ariane6 will launch into space are now on top of their launcher.
🛰️🛰️
Countdown to liftoff: 17 December 🚀

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/1999754062049509718

3) Infografika startu.
Program na najbliższe minuty i miesiące dla europejskich zespołów pracujących nad startem satelitów Galileo (29).

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 10:00 PM · Dec 16, 2025
As we gear up for liftoff of #Ariane6 with two more Galileo satellites to join the navigation constellation on 17 December at 05:01 GMT/06:01 CET, here's what to expect for flight #VA266

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/2001034609023148385

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Mobilna platforma otaczająca RN Ariane 6 przed startem odsłoniła rakietę (30a, 31).

ESA Space Transport @ESA_transport 10:51 PM · Dec 16, 2025
The mobile gantry surrounding #Ariane6 has started to roll back, revealing Europe's rocket to the sky, getting ready to launch two Galileo navigation satellites to medium Earth orbit.
Galileo Launch 14 is set for 17 December at 02:01 local time (05:01 GMT/06:01 CET) 🚀

https://x.com/ESA_transport/status/2001047436807053759

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