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Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11)

SUCCESS Soyuz STB →
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May 24, 2016 at 08:48 UTC
Medium Earth Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 93% success
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PADSoyuz Launch Complex
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →
ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMGalileo
MISSION OVERVIEW

The 9th and 10th Full Operational Capability satellites will be the 13th and 14th Galileo satellites launched, alongside the 8 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 STB
AGENCY
Arianespace
MISSION
Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Soyuz Launch Complex
LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
PROGRAM
Galileo
COUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3bf316bb-f864-4ed1-89d0-54385de220d5
Reported date: May 24, 2016 at 08:48 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Galileo
Navigation
European Union / ESAOPERATOR
MEO · 23,222 kmORBIT
733 kgMASS
30TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
DEEP SPACE PROBE →
Galileo
Jupiter
NASA / JPLOPERATOR
OrbiterTYPE
5.2 AUFROM SUN
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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) launch?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 8:48 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 L7 (FOC FM10-FM11)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) 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 L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) launching from?
The launch takes place from Soyuz Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) going to?
The Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Galileo program.
Can I watch the Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 24, 2016 at 08:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 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 orbits
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Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3bf316bb-f864-4ed1-89d0-54385de220d5
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●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 5.3, -52.83
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Mission Profile

Galileo L7 (FOC FM10-FM11) was a Soyuz STB STB/Fregat mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on May 24, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Galileo program. The launch was a success.

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