ESA Celeste LEO-PNT Launch
49 FOMOLaunch of the first two satellites for the Celeste GNSS augmentation constellation, supporting European PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) capabilities.
Why it matters
Significant milestone for European sovereign space infrastructure and PNT resilience.
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ESA launches first two satellites of Celeste constellation on ElectronRocket Lab launched the first two satellites for the European Space Agency's Celeste (LEO-PNT) GNSS augmentation constellation. The mission successfully delivered navigation signals by early April 2026.
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Launch of the first two satellites for the Celeste GNSS augmentation constellation, supporting Europ