Directv 9S

Also known as AT&T T9S, USABSS-21

retired

Position101° W (150.8° W)

NORAD / COSPAR29494 / 2006-043A

OperatorAT&T (DirecTV)

OrbitGEO

Call signS2669/S2689

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass5535 kg

Dry mass2364 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

12695.5 RHCP12696.5 RHCP

52 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders to cover Conus, Alaska, Hawaii with 27 spot beams

Lifetime

13 Oct 2006Launched

15 yrDesign life

19.9 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Oct 2021End of life

Satellite is retired