Ariane 44L
SuccessDirecTV 1 & Thaicom 1 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, Dec 18, 1993, 01:27 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, Dec 18, 1993, 01:27 UTC – Saturday, Dec 18, 1993, 01:27 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
DirecTV 1 & Thaicom 1
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
DirecTV 1 is a high-powered satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) which began bringing true direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service to homes throughout North America in 1994. Thaicom 1 is a Thai communications satellite.
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