Lockheed Martin INTELSAT 906 Ariane 44L
About the INTELSAT 906 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Intelsat 906 (or IS-906) is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 2
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Ariane Launch Area 2 launch pad has hosted 119 rocket launches, including 119 orbital launch attempts. The Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana launch site has been the location for 333 total rocket launches.
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Aérospatiale Ariane 44L Rocket
The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin's Space Division started in the production of missiles and later ICBM's in the 1950s. Their TITAN missile system was used for 12 Gemini spacecraft and the Voyager probes. They have worked largely in collaboration with NASA on many of their probes, landers, and spacecraft, and hope to play a key role in NASA's return to the moon in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L INTELSAT 906 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L INTELSAT 906 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L INTELSAT 906 mission launch from?
The Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
What rocket was used for the INTELSAT 906 mission?
The INTELSAT 906 mission launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L rocket. The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L INTELSAT 906 launch?
The Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L INTELSAT 906 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L INTELSAT 906 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Lockheed Martin Ariane 44L launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the INTELSAT 906 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Lockheed Martin live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.