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 FM3, FM6-FM8
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: 55951ae9-4608-4c9b-bc56-d5539fac20d7
Reported date: Jul 10, 2014 at 18:55 UTC
Last synced: 10 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 | O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 launch?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:55 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 FM3, FM6-FM8?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 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 | O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Soyuz Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 going to?
The O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching O3b FM3, FM6-FM8?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 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: Jul 10, 2014 at 18:55 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: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 55951ae9-4608-4c9b-bc56-d5539fac20d7
●Spaceflight News API8 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 5.3, -52.83
Mission Profile
O3b FM3, FM6-FM8 was a Soyuz STB STB/Fregat mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on July 10, 2014. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Medium Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.