Industry News

24 Satellites collapsed across the board

Views : 881
Update time : 2021-02-06 21:17:00
 
When the people of the country were busy building the motherland, the people of Europe had already fallen asleep in the dark. However, at this time, the world’s fourth largest satellite navigation system "Galileo" suddenly issued a system deterioration warning, and the system's 24 satellites in orbit collapsed across the board state.

Galileo Navigation Issues System Deterioration Warning

The Galileo navigation system cannot update the satellite ephemeris normally. The so-called ephemeris is the important data for determining the space-time position of the spacecraft, which means that users around the world will soon be unable to receive the correct signal from the system. The system deterioration warning also discloses an important information, that is The cause of the failure is unknown, and it is impossible to predict when the service will be restored.

On July 25 last year, an Ariane-5 large thrust carrier rocket successfully sent four networked satellites numbered FOC FM-19, 20, 21, and 22 into the scheduled orbit, which means that the Galileo system has been painstakingly operated for 15 years. Basically have the hardware capabilities of global navigation. According to the plan, the system will provide 10-meter-level positioning services to users around the world this year, but it fell short when it was about to be done. It is not an exaggeration to use the term "bad news".

Ariane-5 rocket launches Galileo networking satellite

The global satellite navigation system is an important strategic support for the status of a major country. We often emphasize its economic value. However, as we all know, military use is its first value, and the Galileo navigation system is no exception.
The Galileo navigation system is also regarded as a symbol of the unity of the European Union. The system was first initiated by Germany, France, and Italy. The fundamental reason for the creation of an autonomous and controllable global navigation system is Europe’s distrust of the GPS system, because the latter injects a "selective availability mechanism" while providing navigation services to the world, which means that GPS signals are artificially limited to navigation accuracy. Europeans worry that GPS will also attack them if they encounter extreme situations.
Related News
Read More >>
PROTRACK GPS - Your Partner from Idea to Implementation in GPS Tracking Solutions PROTRACK GPS - Your Partner from Idea to Implementation in GPS Tracking Solutions
Mar .08.2024
PROTRACK GPS - Your Partner from Idea to Implementation in GPS Tracking Solutions
Safeguarding Your Assets - PROTRACK GPS Unveils the Ultimate Defense with GPS Tracking Safeguarding Your Assets - PROTRACK GPS Unveils the Ultimate Defense with GPS Tracking
Mar .07.2024
Safeguarding Your Assets - ProTrack GPS Unveils the Ultimate Defense with GPS Tracking
PROTRACK Showcasing at Expo Seguridad in Mexico City PROTRACK Showcasing at Expo Seguridad in Mexico City
Feb .21.2024
We are thrilled to announce our participation in Expo Seguridad in Mexico City from April 16th to April 18th. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with local clients, fostering in-depth discussions and introducing our latest products.
Join PROTRACK at the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show in Hong Kong Join PROTRACK at the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show in Hong Kong
Feb .18.2024
We are excited to announce that PROTRACK will be participating in the upcoming Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show, the premier electronics trade fair happening from April 11th to 14th at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.