2014 · Arianespace

DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16

successAriane 5 ECA | 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.

Overview

Date / time: December 6, 2014 at 08:40 PM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission: DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
Mission type: Communications
Orbit achieved: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Payloads deployed · 2