Directv 16

Also known as AT&T T16

active

Position101° W (100.9° W)

NORAD / COSPAR44333 / 2019-034A

OperatorAT&T (DirecTV)

OrbitGEO

Call signS3039

ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space

ModelEurostar-3000

Mass6350 kg

Dry mass3381 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

12697R12698R

Replacement Multi-Band Ku , Ka and Rev DBS satellite for 101W orbital slot. Planned for IOT at 134.75 W.L

Lifetime

20 Jun 2019Launched

15 yrDesign life

7.1 yrElapsed

7.9 yrRemaining

Jun 2034End of life

Within design lifetime