Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) Launches 2006

All rocket launches to Geostationary Transfer Orbit in 2006. Browse the complete 2006 GTO manifest with live countdowns, mission details and outcomes.

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MissionVehicleSiteNETStatus

Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

H-IIATanegashima Space CenterFeb 18, 2006

SUCCESS

Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Feb 18, 2006

SUCCESS

Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreMar 11, 2006

SUCCESS

Spainsat & Hot Bird 7A

Arianespace

Mar 11, 2006

SUCCESS

Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreMay 27, 2006

SUCCESS

Satmex 6 & Thaicom 5

Arianespace

May 27, 2006

SUCCESS

JCSAT-10 & Syracuse 3B

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreAug 11, 2006

SUCCESS

JCSAT-10 & Syracuse 3B

Arianespace

Aug 11, 2006

SUCCESS

DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreOct 13, 2006

SUCCESS

DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2

Arianespace

Oct 13, 2006

SUCCESS

WildBlue 1 & AMC-18

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreDec 8, 2006

SUCCESS

WildBlue 1 & AMC-18

Arianespace

Dec 8, 2006

SUCCESS

Kiku-8

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

H-IIATanegashima Space CenterDec 18, 2006

SUCCESS

Kiku-8

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Dec 18, 2006

SUCCESS