DLR GfR mbH

Space travel. Inspiring. Europe. Were the DLR Space Applications Institute mbH the DLR GfR for short. From the Galileo Control Center in Operpfaffenhofen near Munich, we monitor the operation of Galileo the European global satellite navigation, timing, and positioning system. Galileo is the only satellite navigation system of its kind under civil control and its the most precise, too. On behalf of the European Commission, we head up all the tasks that ensure the secure and error-free operation of the mission. Something over 1.4 billion smartphone users rely upon each and every day. Our services cover everything youll need for a successful satellite mission from the very first idea to way beyond the launch. Both in orbit and on Earth. Two ground control stations, 28 satellites, 24-hour service and 99.9% availability. And all of it can only be made possible thanks to our strong, dedicated team. For over a decade now, its been the passionate driving force behind our projects