MISSION OVERVIEW
Galaxy 14 is an American geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Soyuz-FG rocket from Baikonur at 23:28 UT on 13 August 2005.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-FGMISSION
Galaxy 14
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e81f748b-1d05-479b-b347-0d17b5d176c4
Reported date: Aug 13, 2005 at 23:28 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz-FG →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
Fregat
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Soyuz FG is a medium-lift launch vehicle qualified for manned launches and used to deliver Soyuz Spacecraft to Orbit for Missions to the International Space Station.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-FG | Galaxy 14 launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Galaxy 14 is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 11:28 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Galaxy 14?
The Soyuz-FG | Galaxy 14 mission uses the Soyuz-FG rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz-FG has flown 10 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-FG | Galaxy 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Galaxy 14 going to?
The Galaxy 14 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 14?
The Soyuz-FG | Galaxy 14 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Galaxy 14 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 13, 2005 at 23:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: e81f748b-1d05-479b-b347-0d17b5d176c4
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Galaxy 14 was a Soyuz-FG Fregat mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 13, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.