Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Arabsat-5A is a Saudi Arabian communications satellite operated by Arabsat. It is used to provide television, internet and telephone services to Arabia, Africa and Europe. It operates at 30.5 degrees East. Chollian, or COMS-1, is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, using it for…
Where to watch
Replay Launch webcastMore about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 5 ECA
- Vehicle
- Ariane 5 ECA
Ariane 5 ECA: specs, record and next flights → Arianespace: all its launches →
MissionDedicated Rideshare · GTO
Dedicated Rideshare · GTO
What it put in orbit4 catalogued objects, 2 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMS 1 2010-032A | Payload | 36061 × 36139 km · 5.1° | Globe |
| ARABSAT-5A 2010-032B | Payload | 35771 × 35800 km · 0.4° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2010-032C | Rocket body | 254 × 31776 km · 1.7° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] 2010-032D | Debris | re-entered 2023-05-10 |
COSPAR ID 2010-032. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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