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Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14)
Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14) launched on Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 01:06 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Nov 2016
NET Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 01:06 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 ESVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
GalileoProgram
CommunicationsMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 ES to Medium Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 15:00
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 5 ES ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14)
The Galileo constellation is ESA's satellite navigation system and is expected to be completed by 2020. Galileo will provide Europe with an alternative to the American GPS and Russian GLONASS constellations, but will be interoperable with both systems.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14) launch?
Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14) is scheduled to lift off Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 01:06 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14)?
Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14) is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 ES.
Where does Ariane 5 ES | Galileo L8 (FOC FM07 & FM12-FM14) launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.