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DirecTV-1R

Zenit

Sea Launch

Launch Status
Success

Mission

DirecTV-1R

  • Type: Communications
  • Orbit: Geostationary Orbit

To expand channel capacity and strengthen in-orbit redundancy, DirecTV, Inc., ordered a new satellite from Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) in 1998. The new spacecraft, called DirecTV 1-R, is a Hughes HS-601HP model satellite scheduled that was launched in October 1999 under a delivery-in-orbit contract.

Location

Launch Platform Odyssey

Sea Launch

Launch Platform Odyssey has witnessed the launch of 36 rockets, including 36 orbital launch attempts. While Sea Launch, has been the site for 55 rocket launches.

Rocket

Sea Launch Zenit 3SL

Learn more about the Zenit 3SL

Agency

Sea Launch

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