TV-Sat 2

Germany

Spacecraft n°:

Germany spacecraft n°: 16

Launch data:

Designation	20168 / 89062A
Launch date	08 Aug 1989
Launch site	Ko, ELA-2
Launch vehicle	Ariane-44LP (V33)
Mission	Direct TV
Geostationary orbit:

Was available on 25 Aug 1989 to broadcast the Berlin's TV show. Was leased to Tele TV AS and co-located with Intelsat 702 in 1995. In fall 1998 it was leased to Eutelsat and moved to 12.5°W.

Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 8 Aug 1989	Feb 1995	19.2°W
Mar 1995	Oct 1998	0.6°W
Nov 1998	Sep 1999	12.5°W

End of life

Out of service	early Sep 1999
Cause	Deorbited

Astrophilately covers:

Launch cancel Kourou. Credit cover: J.VdDr.

Launch cancel Kourou

Ref.: #7, #415 - update: 04.11.19

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