Arianespace VA221 launches satellites for the United States and India

The sixth Ariane 5 launch of 2014 reflects the long-term relationship of mutual trust that Arianespace has established with the world's leading space telecom operators.

Arianespace has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites, DIRECTV-14 for the operator DIRECTV, and GSAT-16 for ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation. The 63rd successful Ariane 5 launch in a row took place on December 6 at 5:40 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. Having orbited nearly 65% of all commercial satellites to date in 2014, Arianespace clearly sets the standard in launch services for all manufacturers and operators.