Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessArabSat-5A & COMS-1 (Chollian) · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, Jun 26, 2010, 21:41 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, Jun 26, 2010, 21:41 UTC – Saturday, Jun 26, 2010, 21:41 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
ArabSat-5A & COMS-1 (Chollian)
Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Arabsat-5A is a Saudi Arabian communications satellite operated by Arabsat. It is used to provide television, internet and telephone services to Arabia, Africa and Europe. It operates at 30.5 degrees East. Chollian, or COMS-1, is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, using it for communication, oceanography and meteorogical observation. Operating at 128.2 degrees East.
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