PADSoyuz Launch Complex
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The O3b Satellite Constellation is designed for telecommunications and data backhaul from remote locations.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz STBAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Soyuz Launch ComplexLAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 36a7510e-68fc-4d83-8c61-89cfda000cf2
Reported date: Jun 25, 2013 at 19:27 UTC
Last synced: 10 seconds 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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 launch?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 7:27 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 O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 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 | O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Soyuz Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 going to?
The O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | O3b FM1, FM2, FM4, FM5 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: Jun 25, 2013 at 19:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 seconds ago
●Launch Library 211 seconds ago
Launch ID: 36a7510e-68fc-4d83-8c61-89cfda000cf2
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.3, -52.83
●YouTube Video Search2 days ago
2 videos discovered
