Gaia Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
19 Dec 2013, 9:12am
UTC
Location
Pad
Soyuz Launch Complex
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
Gaia
Mission Type
Astrophysics
Destination
Sun-Earth L2
Gaia'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.
Available Replays
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Gaia launch - Full replay
Updated: Jan 3, 8:02pm UTC
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