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Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)

Soyuz STB Fregat-MTArianespaceSoyuz Launch Complex
Friday, October 12, 2012 · 06:15 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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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
Successes311

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

The 3rd and 4th In Orbit Validation satellites of the Galileo constellation. The Galileo constellation is 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 L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)
OrbitMedium Earth Orbit
CustomerGalileo
Stages3
PadSoyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Launch Site

Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.302°N, 52.835°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.