RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz-FG | Giove A
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Dec 28, 2005 at 05:19 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
GSTB-v2A (Galileo System Test Bed v2A) will provide the first Galileo navigation signal from space, measure the radiation environment in the proposed Galileo orbit and assist with international radio regulation issues.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-FGMISSION
Giove A
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
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: 32402786-b8f6-48f2-a95e-968096c7c558
Reported date: Dec 28, 2005 at 05:19 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes 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 | Giove A launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Giove A is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 5:19 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Giove A?
The Soyuz-FG | Giove A 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 | Giove A launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Giove A going to?
The Giove A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Giove A?
The Soyuz-FG | Giove A is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Giove A 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 28, 2005 at 05:19 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: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 32402786-b8f6-48f2-a95e-968096c7c558
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Giove A 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 December 28, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.