Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L1 (IOV FM01-FM02)

Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L1 (IOV FM01-FM02) rode a Soyuz STB into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Soyuz STB
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Soyuz Launch Complex
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Soyuz STB/Fregat | Galileo L1 (IOV FM01-FM02) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-10-21T10:30:26.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz STB lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz STB passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in MEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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