TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5)
Ariane 5 ECA
Arianespace
Rocket Launch Videos
Mission
TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5)
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
TIBA-1 is a geostationary communications satellite for the Government of Egypt developed jointly by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) and Airbus. TAS, the leading partner, designed and built the communications payload, featuring a dual mission in Ka-band for secure and broadband communications. Airbus Defence and Space supplied the Eurostar E3000 platform and assembled and tested the spacecraft. Designed to remain in service in orbit for more than 15 years, TIBA-1 will have a launch mass of 5600 kg and an electric power capability of higher than 9 kW.
Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5 or GX-5) is Inmarsat's very high throughput satellite (V-HTS), which will offer services covering the Middle East, Europe and the Indian sub-continent. The payload will be fully integrated into Inmarsat’s current Global Express high-speed network. Inmarsat-5 F5 satellite is based on Thales Alenia Space’s upgraded Spacebus 4000 B2 platform and will be fitted with 72 Ka-band beams. With a specified design life of 16 years, it will weigh 4007 kg at launch and will offer payload power of about 6.8 kW.
Location
Ariane Launch Area 3
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Ariane Launch Area 3 has witnessed the launch of 118 rockets, including 118 orbital launch attempts. While Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, has been the site for 331 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.
Rocket
ArianeGroup Ariane 5 ECA
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
Agency
Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) launch video?
You can watch the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) mission launch from?
The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 3 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 TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) mission?
The TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) mission launched aboard a Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA rocket. Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) launch?
The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) 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 Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the TIBA-1 & Inmarsat-5 F5 (Global Xpress-5) 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 Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.