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There is some information at http://gpsworld.com/galileo-5-6-operating-smoothly-despite-wrong-orbit/ http://gpsworld.com/galileo-5-6-operating-smoothly-despite-w....
...both satellites are in a safe state, correctly pointing to the sun, properly powered, and fully under control of the ESA-CNES integrated team...ESA teams are investigating the possibilities of exploiting the satellites to maximum advantage, despite their non-nominal injection orbits and within the limited propulsion capabilities. Different scenarios will then be assessed before decisions are taken for a recovery mission