LAUNCH MISSION
Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
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.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.