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.

Mission type: Dedicated Rideshare · Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Rocket: Ariane 5 ECA · Provider: Arianespace