Directv 1R

Also known as DBS 4

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 25937 / 1999-056A
Call sign: S2369/S2872
Operator: DirecTV, Inc.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 56° E (126° W)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Boeing (Hughes)
Model: HS-601HP
Mass: 3420 kg
Dry mass: 1741 kg

Launch

Launch date: 10 Oct 1999
Launch site: Sea Launch (Odyssey platform)
Launch vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Design life: 15 yr

Comment

16 Ku-band transponders to provide DTH services for North America. Planned for relocation to 56East orbital position to support the ageing Bonum-1 satellite