MISSION NAME
Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 5
Status
Success
DATE
27 MAY 2006
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
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.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.