May 27, 2015
Ariane 5 launch on 27 May 2015
A new Ariane 5 ECA model orbited 2 telecommunications satellites on wednesday 27 May 2015 from the Guiana Space Centre: DirectTV-15 and SKY México-1. The launcher lifted off at 18:16 (Kourou), 23:16 (Paris). Watch the replay
The launch
- Launch date: 27 May 2015
- Launcher version: Ariane 5 ECA
- Satellites: DirecTV-15 and SKY México-1
- Customers: DIRECTV for DirecTV-15 and SKY México-1
- Launch window: 18:16 - 19:40 (Kourou); 23:16 - 00:40 (Paris)
- Webcast start time: 18:00 (Kourou); 23:00 (Paris)
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Diretc live
3, 2, 1... Allumage moteur Vulcain, allumage des EAP, décollage !
photo report in french guiana
Launcher and satellites preparation in Kourou, the European Space Port in French Guiana.

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