Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16

Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16 rode a Ariane 5 ECA into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Ariane 5 ECA | DirecTV-14 & GSAT-16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-12-06T20:40:07.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 5 ECA lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 5 ECA passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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