Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Koreasat 6 is a South Korean communications satellite operated by Koreasat. Hispasat 1E provides Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) and a Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) to Europe, the Americas and North Africa. Located at 30 degrees West.
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
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MissionCommunications · GTO
Communications · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HISPASAT 30W-5 2010-070A | Payload | 35766 × 35808 km · 0.1° | Globe |
| KOREASAT 6 2010-070B | Payload | 35777 × 35796 km · 0.0° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2010-070C | Rocket body | 269 × 31862 km · 3.3° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] 2010-070D | Debris | re-entered 2018-10-28 |
COSPAR ID 2010-070. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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