Directv 7S

Also known as DTV 7S, DBS 7S, USABSS-18

deorbited

Position119° W (57.2° E)

NORAD / COSPAR28238 / 2004-016A

OperatorDirecTV, Inc.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2455

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass5483 kg

Dry mass3500 kg

Launch siteSea Launch (Odyssey platform)

Launch vehicleZenit 3SL

12695.50 RHCP12696.50 RHCP

54 Ku-band transponders for Direct-to-home TV services

Lifetime

04 May 2004Launched

15 yrDesign life

22.3 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

May 2019End of life

Satellite is deorbited