MISSION NAME
ArabSat-5A & COMS-1 (Chollian)
Status
Success
DATE
26 JUN 2010
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
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.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.