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Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)

Name: Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)
Start: 2012-10-12T18:15:00+00:00
End: 2012-10-12T18:30:00+00:00
Location: Soyuz Launch Complex

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Oct 12, 2012 at 18:15 UTC

Medium Earth Orbit Navigation Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 100% success

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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 STB

AGENCY

Arianespace

MISSION

Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)

MISSION TYPE

Navigation

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

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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

SUCCESSES

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

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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 ID: c8b06f86-e15a-437e-8a32-19c5bfcdf432

Pad weather at 5.3, -52.83

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Mission Profile

Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04) was a Soyuz STB Fregat-MT mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on October 12, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Galileo program. The launch was a success.

Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Galileo L2 (IOV FM03-FM04)

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