• Thales Alenia Space and Airbus each receive two Galileo Second Generation satellite contracts.
• The satellites are scheduled to launch on Ariane 6 rockets starting in 2031.
• The contracts add to the 12 satellites ordered in 2021.
• The European Space Agency acted on behalf of the European Commission.

This contract award may indicate the European Space Agency's continued confidence in Thales Alenia Space and Airbus for critical satellite programs. The addition of these satellites suggests a significant investment in the Galileo Second Generation system, which could enhance the European Union's positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities, potentially strengthening its competitive position in the global satellite market.