The next four Galileo satellites are scheduled for launch on 12 December at 18:36 GMT (19:36 CET, 15:36 local time) from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana atop an Ariane 5 rocket.

This launch will bring the total Galileo constellation to 22, boosting the global availability of navigation signals. Galileo began initial services on 15 December 2016, the first step towards full operations.

Media are invited to take part in an audio briefing on 11 December at 16:30 GMT (17:30 CET) to learn the latest on the status of the system. Journalists interested in joining the briefing should request access information via email to ESA’s Media Relations Office at: media@esa.int by 08 December at the latest.

Covering the launch
ESA TV
In cooperation with Arianespace, ESA TV provides broadcasters with free live videostream of the launch. More information at: http://www.esa.int/esatv/Television

Website:
ESA’s Portal will cover the launch live on www.esa.int, providing the web stream and updates of the launch.

Images:
The latest high-resolution images can be found at:
ESA’s Multimedia Gallery: http://spaceinimages.esa.int/Images
ESA’s Photo Library for Professionals: http://www.esa-photolibrary.com
Media image queries can be directed to spaceinimages@esa.int

Social media:
Twitter: @ESA and @GalileoGNSS (hashtag #Galileo)

In addition, there will be updates on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanSpaceAgency and https://www.facebook.com/galileognss/

Google+: https://plus.google.com/+EuropeanSpaceAgency
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ESA