PADSoyuz Launch Complex
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGalileo
MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz STBAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
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: c8b06f86-e15a-437e-8a32-19c5bfcdf432
Reported date: Oct 12, 2012 at 18:15 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
Fregat-MT
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) launch?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2012 at 6:15 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 Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) mission uses the Soyuz STB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz STB has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) launching from?
The launch takes place from Soyuz Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) going to?
The Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Galileo program.
Can I watch the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) 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 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 12, 2012 at 18:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: c8b06f86-e15a-437e-8a32-19c5bfcdf432
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.3, -52.83
