29643 - WILDBLUE-1

WildBlue 1 is an American geostationary communications spacecraft that was launched by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Kourou at 22:08 UT on 08 December 2006. The 4.7 tonne (with fuel) craft carries several Ka-band transponders and spot-beams to provide high-speed internet connectivity in all states of America after parking over 111 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-12-08
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana