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2006 · Arianespace

DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2

successAriane 5 ECA | DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2

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.

Overview

Date / time
October 13, 2006 at 08:56 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Mission type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 3

DIRECTV 9S
GEO
LDREX-2
LEO
OPTUS D1
GEO