Sky-Mexico 1

Also known as RB-2, SKYM-1, DIRECTV KU-79W

active

Identification

Position79° W (78.8° W)

NORAD / COSPAR40664 / 2015-026B

OperatorDirecTV, Inc.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2861/S2712

Hardware

ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman

ModelGEOStar-2

Mass2475 kg

Dry mass1250 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

Beacons

11704H11705H11700.75 RHCP11702.75 RHCP

Comment

24 active Ku-band transponders and 2 active R-Band transponders providing Direct-to-Home broadcast services to the Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Regions

Lifetime

27 May 2015Launched

15 yrDesign life

11.3 yrElapsed

3.7 yrRemaining

May 2030End of life

Within design lifetime

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