Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Giove A Soyuz-FG
About the Giove A Mission
- Type: Navigation
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
GSTB-v2A (Galileo System Test Bed v2A) will provide the first Galileo navigation signal from space, measure the radiation environment in the proposed Galileo orbit and assist with international radio regulation issues.
Launch Pad & Location
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The 31/6 launch pad has hosted 426 rocket launches, including 426 orbital launch attempts. The Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan launch site has been the location for 1560 total rocket launches.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz-FG Fregat Rocket
The Soyuz FG is a medium-lift launch vehicle qualified for manned launches and used to deliver Soyuz Spacecraft to Orbit for Missions to the International Space Station.
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz-FG Fregat Rocket
About Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG Giove A launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG Giove A launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG Giove A mission launch from?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG rocket launched from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
What rocket was used for the Giove A mission?
The Giove A mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG rocket. The Soyuz FG is a medium-lift launch vehicle qualified for manned launches and used to deliver Soyuz Spacecraft to Orbit for Missions to the International Space Station. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG Giove A launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG Giove A launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG Giove A launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-FG launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Giove A mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.