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Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Ariane 5 ECA
Oct 13, 2006, 8:56 PM UTC
Oct 13, 2006, 8:56 PM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00
Mission Details
DirecTV 9S is a high-power spot beam satellite that will enable DirecTV to serve additional markets. Serving high-quality local and national digit video service. Optus D1 is a communications satellite serving many customers. LDREX was an engineering test to validate the antenna on the ETS-8.
- Type
- Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Launch Site
- Pad
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Location
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Country
- 🌍 GUF