Astrophysics
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialGaia'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.
Orbital Attempt
#5,345
ASA Mission
#217
Pad Launch
#6
Location Launch
#232
Designator
2013-074
Dec 19, 2013, 9:12 AM
1 update
The Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) is a launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou/Sinnamary, French Guiana. It was used by Soyuz-ST rockets: modified versions of the Soyuz-2 optimised for launch from Kourou under Soyuz at the Guiana Space Centre programme.
Total Launches
26
Orbital Attempts
26
Fastest Turnaround
27d 15h
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.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Dec 19, 2013, 6:12 AM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
