MISSION NAME
Giove A
Status
Success
DATE
28 DEC 2005
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Launch Pad
31/6
Description
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.
Soyuz-FG Fregat
Rocket Description
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.