Directv 1R

Also known as DBS 4

deorbited

Identification

Position56° E (117.6° E)

NORAD / COSPAR25937 / 1999-056A

OperatorDirecTV, Inc.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2369/S2872

Hardware

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)

ModelHS-601HP

Mass3420 kg

Dry mass1741 kg

Launch

Launch siteSea Launch (Odyssey platform)

Launch vehicleZenit 3SL

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

Lifetime

10 Oct 1999Launched

15 yrDesign life

26.8 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Oct 2014End of life

Satellite is deorbited