TV-Sat 1

Germany

Spacecraft n°:

Germany spacecraft n°: 14

Launch data:

Designation	18570 / 87095A
Launch date	21 Nov 1987
Launch site	Ko, ELA_2
Launch vehicle	Ariane-2 (V20)
Mission	Direct TV
Geostationary orbit:
Location	was expected in slot 19.2°W

Not functional because a solar pannel remains in front of the antennas. In fact 2 bolts had been forgotten that screw the antenna tight for transportation before launch!

End of life

Out of service

February 1988

Ref: #15 - update: 27.10.04