PADSoyuz Launch Complex
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMGalileo
MISSION OVERVIEW
The 7th and 8th Full Operational Capability satellites will be the 11th and 12th Galileo satellites launched, alongside the 6 FOC and 4 IOV spacecraft already in orbit. 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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz STBAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Soyuz Launch ComplexLAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaPROGRAM
Galileo
COUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 43a88378-5752-4bee-8d2f-e1e794edefc3
Reported date: Dec 17, 2015 at 11:51 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz STB →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
STB/Fregat
FLIGHTS
14
SUCCESSES
13
SUCCESS RATE
92.9%
The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage. First launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 on 26 July 2008 with a classified military payload. The 2.1b/ST version is sometimes called Soyuz ST-B.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) launch?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:51 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 Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) mission uses the Soyuz STB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz STB has flown 14 times with a 92.9% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) launching from?
The launch takes place from Soyuz Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) going to?
The Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Galileo program.
Can I watch the Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L6 (FOC FM08-FM09) 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 17, 2015 at 11:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 5, 2019 14:14 UTC
Soyuz rocket and Fregat upper stage deliver 33 satellites to three different orbitsSpaceflight Now
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 43a88378-5752-4bee-8d2f-e1e794edefc3
●Spaceflight News API2 hours ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.3, -52.83
●YouTube Video Search2 days ago
1 video discovered
