Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA221 (575)
COSPAR Designator
2014-078
Mission
DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16 (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
227 (10 YTD)
Site launches
242 (10 YTD)
Pad launches
77 (6 YTD)