Bangkok--29 May--Shin Satellite
Shin Satellite Public Company Limited successfully launched Thaicom 5 into orbit at 18:09 hrs (04:09 hrs Bangkok time), 27 May (28 May in Bangkok) 2006 from the Spaceport at Kourou, French Guiana, in South America. The launch, onboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, was a complete success. The satellite will take 10 days to achieve its final geostationary orbit at 78.5 degrees East where it will be tested prior to the commencement of commercial use.
Thaicom 5 is a Spacebus 3000A model by Alcatel Alenia Space of France. It has a footprint covering four continents. It will be used for broadcasting, especially Direct-to-Home television and High Definition TV, and telecommunications.
For more information please contact:
Shin Satellite Corporate Communications:
Richard W. Jones
Tel.: (662) 591-0736-49 ext. 5072
Direct: (662) 596-5072
Fax: (662 ) 591-0724
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