Unpacking of Thaïcom 5

Unpacking of Thaïcom 5 at S5C launch payload facility on 24 April 2006, in preparation for Ariane Flight 171 (V171) lifting off on 26 May 2006.

Thaïcom 5 is based on Alcatel Alenia Space's Spacebus satellite design, and it will join the fleet of Thailand's Shin Satellite Public Company Limited.