Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V171 (529)
COSPAR Designator
2006-020
Mission
Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
166 (2 YTD)
Site launches
180 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
27 (2 YTD)