Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessSatmex 6 & Thaicom 5 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, May 27, 2006, 21:09 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, May 27, 2006, 21:09 UTC – Saturday, May 27, 2006, 21:09 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
Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Satmex-6 is a geostationary communication satellite used to provide communication to the Americas, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Thaicom 5 is operated by Thaicom and provides communications to Asia, Africa, Europe and Autstralia for a geostationary orbit.
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