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Directv 9S

Also known as AT&T T9S, USABSS-21

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 29494 / 2006-043A
Call sign: S2669/S2689
Operator: AT&T (DirecTV)

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 101° W (96.9° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300
Mass: 5535 kg
Dry mass: 2364 kg

Launch

Launch date: 13 Oct 2006
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Design life: 15 yr

Beacons

12695.5 RHCP12696.5 RHCP

Comment

52 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders to cover Conus, Alaska, Hawaii with 27 spot beams