Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
Start: 2014-12-06T20:40:07Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: December 6, 2014 at 08:40 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications