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Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
Ariane 5 ECA
Dec 6, 8:40 PM UTC
Dec 6, 8:40 PM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00
Mission Details
DirecTV 14 is the first satellite oferring Ultra-HD 4k television services using Reverse DBS. It operates at 99 degrees West delivering service to the US and Puerto Rico. GSAT-16 is an Indian communication satellite to enhance satellite based telecommunication, television and VSAT services in India.
- Type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Launch Site
- Pad
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Location
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Country
- 🌍 GUF