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A crossroad between crews, industry and institutions..
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · Aug 9
As promised, some of the images taken during the #GalileoSARmeet2025 in Prague-Kbely

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And now it is official :)

#VA266 #ESA #Galileo

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Galileo to take its first flight on Ariane 6 on 17 December
On 17 December 2025, two Galileo satellites will be launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This 14th operational launch in the Galileo programme will improve the...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Galileo SAR is the biggest contributor to the Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR programme in terms of ground segment and space segment assets. It provides the following 2 services:

✔️Galileo SAR Forward Link Service
✔️Galileo SAR Return Link Service

#EUSpace
oplopanax.ca Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · Sep 10
Today is "Global Search and Rescue Day" which commemorates the first activation of the COSPAS-SARSAT system which happened in British Columbia, Canada on September 10, 1982 when a plane crashed in Northern BC.

Three people were rescued from the crash.

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Diagram of how the COSPAS-SARSAT system works. Happy Global Search and Rescue Day to all SAR volunteers! September 10 is especially relevant in BC as on this date in 1982 the first rescue from a COSPAS-SARSAT signal in the world took place! The satellite based world wide system was built by Canada, Soviet Union, France and the US; It was during a test that a activation was noted from a crashed aircraft in northern BC. Three people were rescued from the crash, the pilot spoke about his experience at SARscene 2007 in Victoria 25 years later. Even with recent developments in alternative alerting systems the COSPAS-SARSAT continues to play a major role in responding to air, marine and ground incidents.
September 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Today is "Global Search and Rescue Day" which commemorates the first activation of the COSPAS-SARSAT system which happened in British Columbia, Canada on September 10, 1982 when a plane crashed in Northern BC.

Three people were rescued from the crash.

@sargalileo.bsky.social @euspa.bsky.social
Diagram of how the COSPAS-SARSAT system works. Happy Global Search and Rescue Day to all SAR volunteers! September 10 is especially relevant in BC as on this date in 1982 the first rescue from a COSPAS-SARSAT signal in the world took place! The satellite based world wide system was built by Canada, Soviet Union, France and the US; It was during a test that a activation was noted from a crashed aircraft in northern BC. Three people were rescued from the crash, the pilot spoke about his experience at SARscene 2007 in Victoria 25 years later. Even with recent developments in alternative alerting systems the COSPAS-SARSAT continues to play a major role in responding to air, marine and ground incidents.
September 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Earlier this summer I presented at a symposium hosted by @euspa.bsky.social and @sargalileo.bsky.social where I heard how the most recent updates to the system are working, including meeting Jon-Atle, a Norwegian fisherman who was saved by the modern Galileo satellite system.
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - A *VERY* SPECIAL and UNIQUE GUEST to complement the Norway's contribution to our event! “I am finished. Now it’s game over.” Norwegian fisherman who was rescued in February 2025 in Northern #Norway will travel to Prague to give a testimony of his adventure ! On Sunday February 2nd 2025 early PM, a small “sjark” fishing boat was operating close to Sørøya in the Finnmark. The weather was ugly, with waves up to 5 meters high and freezing cold water. The boat suddenly capsized, throwing the two fishermen overboard. Both tried to swim and to hang up to the bow, and Jon-Atle could barely reach to the distress beacon and activate it... #Galileo satellites (integrated in the #CospasSarsat network) forwarded the alert to the Norwegian Rescue Centre (JRCC Bodo) in about a minute. By chance, a helicopter of the 330th Rescue Squadron was training in the vicinity and could reach the position indicated in 10 minutes, while it normally would have taken an hour. They almost immediately found the wreckage. By that time, Jon-Atle had been about 20 minutes in the water. It was only a question of minutes before he would die of hypothermia. Suddenly he heard what felt like “the choir of angels”: the powerful engines of the helicopter approaching. “I suddenly relaxed, even if that sounds weird”, said Jon-Atle – “I realized it might end well after all”. Jon-Atle was airlifted to the nearest hospital, where both fishermen recovered completely. Today, while he could try to hide and forget this traumatic experience, Jon-Atle is on the contrary telling his adventure, advocating the vital need of being well-equipped. A lecture not to miss!! #GalileoSARmeet2025 EU Space - EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme (the video below shows one of the two fishermen desperately clinging to the wreckage of their boat - courtesy of (c) 330 Rescue squadron) Armáda České republiky 24.základna dopravního letectva Praha-Kbely Vzdušné síly AČR
September 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Jeez.... 😬

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Un Savoyard suspendu dans le vide, tête en bas, à 25 m du sol : sauvetage exceptionnel sur la via ferrata de Valfréjus - ici
Un sexagénaire a chuté, ce mardi, sur la via ferrata de Valfréjus au-dessus de Modane, en Savoie. Il est resté suspendu dans le vide, par les chevilles, pendant dix minutes avant que les secouristes d...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Meet the Speakers - Galileo OSNMA Webinar

We’re excited to share the outstanding lineup of experts who will be joining us for the upcoming webinar on the new Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA) service.

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Introducing Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA). Online webinar on 1 September, starting at 14:00 CEST.
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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#GalileoSARmeet2025 ❤️
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Excellent video of the #WinchingChallenge, from above at #GalileoSARmeet2025 !!!
Thanks, #Belgian crew from the #40SAR for this perspective !

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🚁 Flying Slam Dunk! Hoist Challenge at SAR Meet 2025 🏀
YouTube video by Bert Steely
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August 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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As promised, a second batch of pictures !
#GalileoSARmeet2025

If you had not been impressed yet by the size of the AW-101 of the Norwegian 330 Squ. (@forsvaret.bsky.social ), check the size of the mechanic !

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August 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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As promised, some of the images taken during the #GalileoSARmeet2025 in Prague-Kbely

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August 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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#GalileoSARmeet2025 - that’s all, folks ! But what a week it has been !

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Galileo SAR MEET 2025
YouTube video by tvarmycz
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August 9, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Galileo SAR’s Return Link Service (RLS) confirms to users that their distress signal has been received and help is on the way. This added reassurance supports life-saving missions worldwide. With 99.99% availability, RLS contributes to rescuing around 2,000 people each year.
August 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Here's a few of the military patches from the event. They LOVE patches.

The German crew told me they're coming to Canada to do mountain flight school/NVG training in Penticton this fall
August 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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This was followed by dinner and a hangar party at Prague-Kbely Airforce Base.
An aircraft hangar with chairs and catering, there are flags and a helicopter in the background Various plaques and awards Awards, the one for the best ground crew is a very large wrench
August 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Presented at @euspa.bsky.social headquarters in Prague yesterday, what an honour to speak about Volunteer SAR in Canada to a group of European professionals.
The author in front of the EUSPA (European Union Agency for the Space Programme) headquarters in Prague
August 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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#GalileoSARmeet2025

And the winner is….

The German Army team from Niederstetten !!!

Congratulations, guys !
August 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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And the trophies are ready!
#GalileoSARmeet2025 !

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August 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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And the trophies are ready!
#GalileoSARmeet2025 !

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August 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Soon the end of the #GalileoSARmeet2025…
Eagerly awaiting the name of the winner !
August 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Galileo SAR Meet 2025 – Symposium Day

Today, EUSPA is hosting the Galileo SAR Symposium at our HQ in Prague. SAR professionals and international experts are exchanging insights, innovations, and experiences that shape Search and Rescue across Europe and beyond.
Exterior view of the EUSPA Headquarters in Prague on a clear sunny day. The modern glass-fronted building is seen next to a historic church with twin spires. Trees and greenery fill the foreground, while the EUSPA logo is visible on the upper corner of the building.
August 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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I have spent the day among about a dozen SAR helicopter rescue crews from all over Europe in a skills competition.
The AW101 "SAR Queen" helicopter from Norway German? EC120M AS365 Dauphin, forget which country MI17 I think, Czech
August 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Průlet Galileo SAR Meet 2025 - Kbely Praha youtu.be/YfheGOgdv7w?... via @YouTube

Beautiful video of the take-off of the biggest #SAR helicopter formation ever.
#GalileoSARmeet2025

Credits to the author of the video.

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Průlet Galileo SAR Meet 2025 - Kbely Praha
YouTube video by Martin Dybala 2
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August 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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I know, I know.. Many of you are awaiting pictures of the #GalileoSARmeet2025. They are coming, they are coming .. But they might take a bit of time to be processed.

#stayTuned !
August 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The quiteness before the storm - #GalileoSARmeet2025
August 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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I'm going to post more later but this is a half size model of a Galileo SAR satellite!

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A box with complex helical antennae, and what looks like a phased radar array
August 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM