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

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Start: 2006-10-13T20:56:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: October 13, 2006 at 08:56 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Dedicated Rideshare