2014 · Arianespace
DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
successAriane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
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.
Overview
- Date / time
- December 6, 2014 at 08:40 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Mission
- DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit