ArianespaceAriane 62Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31)
Launch window
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Image: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/ArianeGroup/Optique vidéo du CSG–S. Martin
Summary
Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) is expected to launch on an Arianespace Ariane 62 from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana in Q1 2027. It is Arianespace's 333rd launch, 3rd this year and humanity's 7,559th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 8th Ariane 62 flight and the 1st this year. The payload is bound for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- Ariane 62 · ArianespaceGalileo
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Navigation · Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)for ESA
- Milestone
- Planned as the 8th Ariane 62 flight · 1st this yearArianespace's 333rd launch3rd this yearhumanity's 7,559th orbital launch attempt28th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
Orbit: representative
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About this launch
Payload consists of two satellites for Europe's Galileo navigation system.
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Planned as the 14th launch from Ariane Launch Area 4, 3rd this year · 344th from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
9 launches from this pad · 336 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
90 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Updates
NET late 2026. (37:20 mark)
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Adding the launch
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Questions
When does Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) launch?
Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) is scheduled in Q1 2027.
Where can I watch Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31)?
Ariane 62, flown by Arianespace. Ariane 62 spec sheet
Where is Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) launching from?
Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) going to?
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), a navigation mission.
Which program is Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) part of?
Galileo. About Galileo