Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialDirecTV 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.
Orbital Attempt
#5,430
ASA Mission
#227
Pad Launch
#77
Location Launch
#242
Designator
2014-078
Dec 6, 2014, 8:40 PM
1 update
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 6, 2014, 5:40 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
