Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Ariane 5 ECA
Status
Success
Date
13 OCT 2006
20:56
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Mission Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Height
57.7 m
Diameter
5.4 m
Launch Mass
780 T
Thrust
11,400 kN
