DirecTV-7S

CIS

Launch data:

Designation	28238 / 04016A
Launch date	04 May 2004 - 12:42 UT
Launch site	Odyssey, Pacific
Launch vehicle	Zenit-3SL
Mission	Commercial: Communication
Geostationary orbit on 14 May:
Perigee / Apogee	35771 / 35803 km
Inclination	0.06°
Period	1436.14 min

Direct broadcasting communications satellite.

Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor	Space Systems/Loral (SS/L)
Configuration	LORAL LS-1300
Operator	DirectTV, Inc
Mass at launch	5483 kg
Dry Mass	3500 kg
Basic shape
Dimension
Solar array
Stabilization
Equipment	54 transponders
Propulsion	R-4D-11
Design lifetime	15 years - still active

Location:

Begin	Position	Remarks
May 2004	230°E
02 June 2004	240-241°E
April 2010	240.96° E

DirecTV 7S , built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), is a high-power spot beam satellite that will enable DirecTV to serve additional markets with local channels and add new services.

Mission details:

Direct-to-home TV; 54 transponders.

Ref.: #3(SD383), #14, #97, #226 - update: 18.05.10