Arianespace Falcon Eye 2 Soyuz STA/Fregat
Rocket Launch Video Stream
About the Falcon Eye 2 Mission
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Falcon Eye 2 is a high-resolution Earth-imaging satellite for the United Arab Emirates. Built by Airbus Defense and Space with an optical imaging payload from Thales Alenia Space, Falcon Eye is the second of two surveillance satellites ordered by the UAE's military.
Launch Pad & Location
Soyuz Launch Complex
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Soyuz Launch Complex launch pad has hosted 26 rocket launches, including 26 orbital launch attempts. The Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana launch site has been the location for 333 total rocket launches.
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz STA Fregat Rocket
The 2.1a version includes conversion from analog to digital flight control system and uprated engines on the booster and the first stage with improved injection systems. The new digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to launch from a fixed rather than angled launch platform and adjust its heading in flight. A digital control system also enables the launch of larger commercial satellites with wider and longer payload fairings such as the ST-type fairing. These fairings introduce too much aerodynamic instability for the old analog system to handle. This stage continues to use the RD-0110 engine.
The 2.1a/ST version is sometimes called Soyuz ST-A.
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz STA Fregat Rocket
About Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 launch video?
You can watch the Arianespace Soyuz STA launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 mission launch from?
The Arianespace Soyuz STA rocket launched from Soyuz Launch Complex at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
What rocket was used for the Falcon Eye 2 mission?
The Falcon Eye 2 mission launched aboard a Arianespace Soyuz STA rocket. The 2.1a version includes conversion from analog to digital flight control system and uprated engines on the booster and the first stage with improved injection systems. The new digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to launch from a fixed rather than angled launch platform and adjust its heading in flight. A digital control system also enables the launch of larger commercial satellites with wider and longer payload fairings such as the ST-type fairing. These fairings introduce too much aerodynamic instability for the old analog system to handle. This stage continues to use the RD-0110 engine. <br> <br>The 2.1a/ST version is sometimes called Soyuz ST-A. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 launch?
The Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 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 Arianespace Soyuz STA Falcon Eye 2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Soyuz STA launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Falcon Eye 2 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 Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.