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WildBlue 1 & AMC-18 - Space launch mission detailed information

MISSION NAME

WildBlue 1 & AMC-18 18

Status

Success

DATE

8 DEC 2006

LAUNCH PROVIDER

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Arianespace

Launch Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3

GUF

Description

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.

Ariane 5 ECA

Ariane 5 ECA

FRA

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Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.

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