Directv 6

Also known as Tempo 2

deorbited

Position110° W (172° E)

NORAD / COSPAR24748 / 1997-011A

OperatorDirecTV, Inc.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2628/S2656

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass3640 kg

Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS

Launch vehicleAtlas 2AS (Atlas IIAS)

32 Ku-band transponders providing direct broadcasting and digital television to North American subscribers.

Lifetime

08 Mar 1997Launched

15 yrDesign life

29.6 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Mar 2012End of life

Satellite is deorbited