Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessDirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Friday, Oct 13, 2006, 20:56 UTC
Launch window
Friday, Oct 13, 2006, 20:56 UTC – Friday, Oct 13, 2006, 20:56 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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.
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