flown missionSuccess

Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16

ArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3 — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaDec 06, 2014, 20:40 UTC

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name: DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

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.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Dec 06, 2014, 20:40 UTC
Window opens: Dec 06, 2014, 20:40 UTC
Window closes: Dec 06, 2014, 20:40 UTC
Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 04:01 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Ariane 5 ECA
Family: Ariane
Variant: ECA
Provider: Arianespace
Type: Commercial
Country: FRA

webcasts

Flight VA221 – DIRECTV-14 / GSAT-16 | Ariane 5 Launch | Arianespace

launch site

Pad: Ariane Launch Area 3
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: GUF
Timezone: America/Cayenne
Coordinates: 5.2390, -52.7680