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Gaia

Name: Gaia launch
Start: 2013-12-19T09:12:19+00:00
End: 2013-12-19T09:12:19+00:00
Location: Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Soyuz STB Fregat-MTArianespaceSoyuz Launch Complex

Thursday, December 19, 2013 · 09:12 AM UTC

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This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Gaia's ambitious mission is to chart a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way, in process revealing the composition, formation and evolution of our galaxy.

PayloadGaia

OrbitSun-Earth L2

CustomerArianespace

Stages3

PadSoyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

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Soyuz Launch Complex

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Global range

Latitude: 5.302°N
Longitude: 52.835°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

09:12 AM UTC - 09:12 AM UTC

Vehicle

Soyuz STB Fregat-MT

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The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used fo...

Height46.3 m

LEO Payload7,020 kg

Launches356

Successes312

Provider

Arianespace

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FRA • Founded 1980

Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles...

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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