PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 53346066-c3b6-4255-8eb7-6b0846b795ff
Reported date: May 27, 2006 at 21:09 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 ECA →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
ECA
FLIGHTS
73
SUCCESSES
71
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 is scheduled for Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 9:09 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 mission uses the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 ECA has flown 73 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 going to?
The Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: May 27, 2006 at 21:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 53346066-c3b6-4255-8eb7-6b0846b795ff
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
1 video discovered
