Liftoff of Arianespace’s Ariane 5 with DirecTV-15 and SKY México-1

The Arianespace mission with DirecTV-15 and SKY México-1 is now underway following Ariane 5’s liftoff from the Spaceport in French Guiana. Total lift performance for today’s launch is estimated at 9,960 kg., with the two direct-to-home broadcast satellites to be deployed during a flight lasting 37 minutes