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Satmex 6

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on May 27, 2006, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 27, 2006 · 21:09 UTCLaunch 2006-020Launch no. 4,770 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 27, 2006, 21:09
Launch designation
2006-020
Mission
Satmex 6
Flight name
Satmex 6/Thaicom 5
Vehicle flight ID
V171 (529)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,324 km
Payload mass to orbit
8.7 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satmex 62006-020ANORAD 29162Satelites Mexicanos SA de CVCommunications5,456 kgRenamed · May 21, 2014
Thaicom 52006-020BNORAD 29163Shin Satellite Plc.Communications2,766 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.