LAUNCH MISSION

Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA WildBlue 1 & AMC-18

Name: Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA WildBlue 1 & AMC-18
Start: 2006-12-08T22:08:00.000Z
Location: Ariane Launch Area 3

Status

Success

DATE

8 DEC 2006

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Arianespace

Launch Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3

Description

WildBlue-1 offers Ka-band Broadband Internet Access via satellite. Operates at 111.1 degrees West in a geostationary orbit. AMC-18 is an SES satellite that provides coverage to North America for many television networks. This satellite operates at 105 degrees West.

Ariane 5 ECA

Rocket Description

Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.

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