2006 · Arianespace
Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5
successAriane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5
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.
Overview
- Date / time
- May 27, 2006 at 09:09 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Mission
- Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit