GaiaSoyuz STB/Fregat-MTArianespace Launch Status Success Thu · Dec 19th, 2013 4:12 AM EST Watch Online MissionGaiaType: AstrophysicsGaia's ambitious mission is to chart a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way, in process revealing the composition, formation and evolution of our galaxy. LocationSoyuz Launch ComplexKourou, French Guiana151 rockets have launched from Kourou, French Guiana. RocketSoyuz STBLength: 46.3 meters Diameter: 2.95 meters First Launch: October 12, 2012The 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.The Soyuz STB rocket has been launched a total of 5 times with 5 successful and 0 failed launches. AgencyArianespaceType: Commercial Abbreviation: ASA Administration: CEO: Stéphane Israël Founded: 1980 Launchers: Ariane 5 | VegaCountry: FRAArianespace 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule