MISSION NAME
Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A
Status
Success
DATE
11 MAR 2006
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
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.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.