Verified European Space Agency press release, 24 July 2026
What it does not test. This does not establish that Galileo's overall satellite count or ground segment closes any capability gap with GPS.
How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who operates. Binding 3 of 3 (in force or operating), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +3 of 36 possible. New Galileo satellite live, adding capacity to EU-run constellation. European Sovereignty Index