The Ariane V74 (42P) rocket, bearing the DBS-3 satellite, was launched on June 9th, 1995. This flm covers the whole campaign, from component delivery to launch.
Images are arranged as follows: delivery of launcher components, Ariana vessel; launcher raised upright in assembly building; delivery (by plane) of satellite components; satellite assembly; launcher towed on back of truck; various views of launch tower; cryogenic arms close around launcher; various views satellite integration into payload bay; payload stage towed on back of truck, ""DirecTV"" logo clearly visible; payload bay hoisted to top of launcher; construction tower rolled away from launcher; meteo station; man releases weather balloon; meteorological analysts work with computers; control room, various shots; countdown, night launch, control room footage with tracking graph superimposed, various technical footage of launch.

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