TDF 2

France

Spacecraft nº:

France spacecraft nº: 29

Launch data:

Designation	20705 / 90063A
Launch date	24 Jul 1990
Launch site	Ko, ELA-2
Launch vehicle	Ariane-44L (V37)
Mission	Direct TV
Geostationary orbit:

Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 24 Jul 1990	Jul 1997	18.9°W
Oct 1997	Oct 1997	29°E (tests)
Nov 1997	May 1999	36°E

In August 1997 the bird joined the Eutelsat fleet. Apparently the satellite was sold. TDF 2 is expected to remain in service at least until early 1999.

End of life

Out of service	May 1999
Cause	deorbited

Astrophilately covers:

Launch cancel Kourou. Credit: #410

Ref.: #7, #410 - update: 11.01.20

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