Europe's Galileo Satellites GM25 and FM27 Successfully Launched into Orbit by SpaceX's Falcon 9

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, Florida United States of America
Another pair of Galileo satellites is scheduled to launch later this year.
Europe's Galileo satellites GM25 and FM27 were successfully launched into orbit on April 27, 2024.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 was used for the launch due to ongoing issues with European launchers.
The European Union's Thierry Breton confirmed the successful launch.
The successful addition of GM25 and FM27 brings the total number of operational Galileo satellites in orbit to an undisclosed number.
Europe's Galileo Satellites GM25 and FM27 Successfully Launched into Orbit by SpaceX's Falcon 9

Galileo satellites GM25 and FM27 were successfully launched into orbit on April 27, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The European Union's Thierry Breton confirmed the successful launch. This marked the second time a Falcon 9 rocket was used to launch European institutional missions due to ongoing issues with European launchers. The satellites were launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9, marking its twentieth and final mission before retirement. The Ariane6 launcher, which was expected to replace the Ariane5 and Vega C, has faced delays leading to this decision. Europe lacks its own means of launching Galileo satellites due to these issues.

The successful addition of GM25 and FM27 brings the total number of operational Galileo satellites in orbit to an undisclosed number. The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) will manage operations and services, with support from the European Commission and European Space Agency (ESA).

Another pair of Galileo satellites is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 later this year. The EU's Galileo system competes with the Global Positioning System (GPS) operated by the United States, providing civilian and military applications for precise navigation, transportation efficiency, and disaster response efforts.

People in Indian River County, St. Lucie County, and Martin County can watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch 23 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 2. The best views are due north from recommended spots such as Sebastian Inlet Park, Wabasso Beach Park, Ambersands Beach Park, South Beach Park in Vero Beach, Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce Inlet, Blind Creek Beachside North and South on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, Blue Heron Beach in Fort Pierce, Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Fort Pierce, Dollman Park Beachside in Jensen Beach, Herman's Bay Beach in Jensen Beach, John Brooks Park Beachside in Fort Pierce, Middle Cove Beach and Normandy Beach in Jensen Beach, Pepper Park Beachside and Walton Rocks beach. It is important to follow posted rules at beaches and not block traffic or rights of way on bridges.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear when the next pair of Galileo satellites will launch.
  • The article does not specify the exact number of operational Galileo satellites in orbit.

Sources

96%

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Falcon 9 launches Galileo navigation satellites

Space News Site: https://spacenews.com/lunar-time-standard/ Jeff Foust Sunday, 28 April 2024 15:28
  • Unique Points
    • Europe lacks its own means of launching Galileo satellites due to a ‘launcher crisis’
    • This was the second European institutional mission to fly on a Falcon 9 due to the ongoing launcher crisis
    • Another pair of Galileo satellites will launch on a Falcon 9 later this year
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No ad hominem attacks or appeals to authority were found. There are no dichotomous depictions in the text. However, there is an example of a complex fallacy: overgeneralization. The author states that “previous Galileo satellite launches on Ariane and Soyuz rockets from French Guiana had greater coverage”, which implies that all previous Galileo launches had more coverage than this one, which may not be accurate. Another example of a fallacy is the slippery slope argument: “The retirement of the Ariane 5, loss of access to the Soyuz rocket after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago and delays in the introduction of the Ariane 6 left Europe without its own means of launching Galileo satellites,” suggesting a domino effect that led to this situation. Lastly, there is an example of false cause: “For SpaceX, this launch was the 20th flight of this booster” followed by details about the booster's history. The author implies that because it was the 20th flight for that specific booster, it could not be recovered, which is not necessarily true.”
    • Previous Galileo satellite launches on Ariane and Soyuz rockets from French Guiana had greater coverage.
    • The retirement of the Ariane 5, loss of access to the Soyuz rocket after Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago and delays in the introduction of the Ariane 6 left Europe without its own means of launching Galileo satellites.
    • For SpaceX, this launch was the 20th flight of this booster, tying a reuse mark set earlier in the month by another booster launching a set of Starlink satellites. The author implies that because it was the 20th flight for that specific booster, it could not be recovered, which is not necessarily true.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Late-night SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch: Where to watch from Sebastian, Vero, Fort Pierce

TCPalm Jennifer Sangalang, Monday, 29 April 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • SpaceX is targeting Thursday, May 2 for its next Starlink mission.
    • A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a batch of 23 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
    • The best views to watch the rocket launch in Indian River County, St. Lucie County and Martin County are due north from recommended spots such as Sebastian Inlet Park, Wabasso Beach Park, Ambersands Beach Park, South Beach Park in Vero Beach, Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce Inlet, Blind Creek Beachside North and South on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, Blue Heron Beach in Fort Pierce, Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Fort Pierce, Dollman Park Beachside in Jensen Beach, Herman’s Bay Beach in Jensen Beach, John Brooks Park Beachside in Fort Pierce, Middle Cove Beach and Normandy Beach in Jensen Beach, Pepper Park Beachside and Walton Rocks beach.
    • People should make sure not to block traffic or rights of way on bridges and follow posted rules at beaches.
  • Accuracy
    • ]SpaceX is targeting Thursday, May 2 for its next Starlink mission.[
    • The launch window is from 9:17 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 2, to 1:48 a.m. EDT Friday, May 3.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites Sunday night from Florida

WESH News (Central Florida Local News Source) Matt Leonard Sunday, 28 April 2024 22:34
  • Unique Points
    • SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday evening.
    • The Falcon 9 rocket booster used in the mission had previously launched 12 other missions including Intelsat IS-40e, CRS-26, EUTELSAT 36D, and several Starlink missions.
  • Accuracy
    • The launch occurred at 6:08 p.m.
    • SpaceX successfully landed the first-stage booster on a ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Galileo GNSS Satellites Successfully Launched Into Orbit by SpaceX

InsideGNSS Inside GNSS Monday, 29 April 2024 14:08
  • Unique Points
    • Galileo satellites GM25 and FM27 were successfully launched into orbit from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 27.
    • Thierry Breton, Commissioner of the Internal Market of the European Union, confirmed the successful launch.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication