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SuccessDirecTV 2 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Aug 3, 1994, 23:57 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Aug 3, 1994, 23:57 UTC – Wednesday, Aug 3, 1994, 23:57 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
DirecTV 2
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
DirecTV 2 is a high-powered satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) which began bringing true direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service to homes throughout North America in 1994.
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