Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-9S, Optus D1, LDREX-2
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Oct. 13, 2006, 8:56 p.m. - Oct. 13, 2006, 8:56 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Oct. 13, 2006, 8:56 p.m. - Oct. 13, 2006, 8:56 p.m.
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.
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ArianeGroup (formerly Airbus Safran Launchers) is an aerospace company based in France. A joint venture between Airbus and Safran, the company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux. It consists of three core arms: aerospace, defence and security.
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