Ariane 5 launch - HISPASAT 1E & KOREASAT 6

ARIANESPACE - HISPASAT 1E / KOREASAT 6 Launch Mission poster.


Dec. 29, 2010

On Wednesday, December 29, Arianespace orbited two communications satellites: Hispasat 1E for the Spanish operator Hispasat, and Koreasat 6 for the KT Corporation.

 55th Ariane 5 launch, 41st success in a row

This latest successful Ariane 5 launch, the sixth in 2010, once again proves the launcher’s operational capabilities. Ariane 5 is the only commercial satellite launcher now on the market capable of simultaneously launching two payloads and handling a complete range of missions, from commercial launches into geostationary orbit to scientific satellites boosted into special orbits.

The 55th launch of an Ariane 5, and 41st successful mission in a row, clearly demonstrate the launcher’s reliability and availability. Arianespace’s launch Service & Solutions continue to set the global standard and guarantee independent access to space for all customers, including national and international space agencies, private firms and governments.

HISPASAT 1E

With the launch this evening, Arianespace has now orbited 12 commercial geostationary communications satellites out of the total of 19 launched since the beginning of the year, giving it more than 60% of the market.

 KOREASAT 6

For more informations about ARIANESPACE, visit: http://www.arianespace.com/index/index.asp

Images, Video, Text, Credits: ARIAESPACE /  HISPASAT / KT Corporation.

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