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Galileo L3 (FOC FM01-FM02)

Soyuz STB FregatArianespaceSoyuz Launch Complex
Friday, August 22, 2014 · 12:27 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Soyuz STB Fregat

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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...

Mission Brief

These are the first two Full Operational Capability satellites of the Galileo constellation, ESA's satellite navigation system and is expected to be completed by 2020. Galileo will provide Europe with an alternative to the American GPS and Russian GLONASS constellations, but will be interoperable with both systems.

PayloadGalileo L3 (FOC FM01-FM02)
OrbitMedium Earth Orbit
CustomerGalileo
Stages3
PadSoyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Soyuz Launch Complex

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Global range
SITE LOCK
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

12:27 PM UTC - 12:27 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.