Optus D1, DirectTV 9S launched from Kourou aboard Ariane 5
The Optus D1 and DirecTV 9S communications satellites were successfully dual-launched by an Ariane 5 rocket on Oct. 13. The launch took place from Arianespace's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at about 4:56 p.m. Eastern time. Built by Orbital Sciences Corp. for Optus Networks Pty Limited of...
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