Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
Satmex-6
Eutelsat 113 West A, formerly Satmex-6, is a geostationary communications satellite which is operated by Eutelsat. Originally built for Mexico's Satmex, it was launched in 2006. The satellite was acquired by Eutelsat in its 2014 merger with Satmex and renamed Eutelsat 113 West A in May. It is used to provide communications services to the Americas, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 5,456.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Thaicom-5
Thaicom 5 is a Thai geostationary communications satellite that is operated by Thaicom. It is used to provide communications services to Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 2,800.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
ELA-3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France
Stats
2006
21st orbital launch attempt
Arianespace
159th mission
2nd mission of 2006
152nd successful mission
15th consecutive successful mission
Ariane 5
27th mission
2nd mission of 2006
23rd successful mission
13th consecutive successful mission