Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialDirecTV 1 is a high-powered satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) which began bringing true direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service to homes throughout North America in 1994. Thaicom 1 is a Thai communications satellite.
Orbital Attempt
#3,867
ASA Mission
#61
Pad Launch
#37
Location Launch
#71
Designator
1993-078
Dec 18, 1993, 1:27 AM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Dec 17, 1993, 10:27 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
