Arianespace Flight VS15 Galileo

Arianespaces Soyuz launcher has begun its latest mission from the Spaceport, carrying two Full Operational Capability (FOC) satellites for Europes Galileo navigation system. Soyuz is to deploy its passengers on a flight lasting approximately 3 hrs. , 48 min. Payload lift performance for todays mission which is designated Flight VS15 in Arianespaces launcher family numbering system is estimated at 1, 603 kg.