2010-032 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | ArabSat-5A & COMS-1 (Chollian)
Jun 26, 2010, 09:41 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V195 (552)
COSPAR Designator
2010-032
Mission
ArabSat-5A & COMS-1 (Chollian) (Dedicated Rideshare)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
190 (2 YTD)
Site launches
204 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
51 (2 YTD)