Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM9-FM12

A Soyuz STB rocket launched Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM9-FM12 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Soyuz STB
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Soyuz Launch Complex
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Soyuz STB/Fregat | O3b FM9-FM12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-12-18T18:37:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz STB roars off the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in MEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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