EC Finalizes Galileo FOC Deals; Contracts Ariane 5 Rocket Upgrade 

[Satellite News 02-06-12] The European Commission (EC) has finalizing $400 million in contracts to build eight more Galileo navigation network spacecraft and adapt Arianespace’s Ariane 5 heavy-lift launcher to deliver four satellites to orbit in a single flight, officials confirmed Feb. 3.  ...

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