Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialSatmex-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.
Orbital Attempt
#4,772
ASA Mission
#166
Pad Launch
#27
Location Launch
#180
Designator
2006-020
May 27, 2006, 9:09 PM
Minute
1 update
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
May 27, 2006, 6:09 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
