Ariane 44P
SuccessPAS 6 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Friday, Aug 8, 1997, 06:46 UTC
Launch window
Friday, Aug 8, 1997, 06:46 UTC – Friday, Aug 8, 1997, 06:46 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
PAS 6
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Three of the most powerful broadcast satellites ever launched that are capable of direct-to-home (DTH) service are providing DTH programming to millions of consumers of PanAmSat. They were designed and built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L). PanAmSat-6 (PAS-6) provides quality digital television to customers in South America.
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