2006-007 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A
Mar 11, 2006, 10:33 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V170 (527)
COSPAR Designator
2006-007
Mission
Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A (Communications)
Spainsat is a Spanish telecommunications satellite used for military and government communications. Providing coverage ranging from the US, South America and the Middle East, including Africa and Europe. Hot Bird is a group of satellites operated by Eutelsat located at 13 degrees East, with a transmitting footprint over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
165 (1 YTD)
Site launches
179 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
26 (1 YTD)