Ariane 5 ECA | Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A
Start: 2006-03-11T22:33:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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 transmitting footprint over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Mission Details

Launch date: March 11, 2006 at 10:33 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications