Image: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique vidéo du CSG
Ariane 5 ECA | WildBlue 1 & AMC-18
Arianespace · Ariane 5 ECA · Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Arianespace's 169th launch · 5th this year · humanity's 4,808th orbital launch attempt
December 8, 2006Add to calendar
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 8, 22:08 – Dec 8, 22:08 UTC
Flight preview
WildBlue 1 & AMC-18
WildBlue-1 offers Ka-band Broadband Internet Access via satellite. Operates at 111.1 degrees West in a geostationary orbit. AMC-18 is an SES satellite that provides coverage to North America for many television networks. This satellite operates at 105 degrees West.
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Booster
No booster details available.
