Koreasat 6
Koreasat 6 is a South Korean communications satellite operated by Koreasat. Koreasat 6 is the second satellite launched by operator KT (Korea Telecom) Corporation which weighed about 2750 kg at the launching time.[1] This satellite orbital position at 116 degrees East and provides broadcasting services and telecommunications throughout Korea.[2]
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | KT Corporation |
| COSPAR ID | 2010-070B |
| SATCAT no. | 37265 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | KT, Thales Group |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | December 28, 2010 |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre |
| End of mission | |
| Disposal | Decommissioned |
| Deactivated | December 16, 2005 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 116° E |
| Period | 1,438.0 minutes |
| Epoch | August 5, 1995 |
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