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Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
Arianespace · Ariane 5 ECA · Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Arianespace's 227th launch · 10th this year · humanity's 5,430th orbital launch attempt
December 6, 2014Add to calendar
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 6, 20:40 – Dec 6, 20:40 UTC
Flight preview
DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
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.
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Booster
No booster details available.
