Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
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About this launch
Spainsat is a Spanish telecommunications satellite used for military and government communications. Providing coverage ranging from the US, South America and the Middle East, including Africa and Europe. Hot Bird is a group of satellites operated by Eutelsat located at 13 degrees East, with a…
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAINSAT 2006-007A | Payload | 35763 × 35810 km · 0.9° | Globe |
| EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13E 2006-007B | Payload | 36350 × 36453 km · 2.4° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] 2006-007C | Debris | 187 × 3123 km · 4.7° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2006-007D | Rocket body | 286 × 30871 km · 4.8° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2006-007. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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