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DBS 1


Later renamed Directv 1

General


Designation 22930 / 93078A
Launch date 18 Dec 1993
Country of origin United States
Mission Direct TV
Geostationary orbit see below
Launch vehicle Ariane V62

One of the 2 control processor failed.

Location


Begin End Position
L: 18 Dec 1993 Dec 1999 101.2°W
Dec 1999 Jul 2003 109.8°W
Aug 2003 Jul 2005 101°W
Aug 2005 Apr 2007 72.5°W, FCC authorized
May 2007 Feb 2009 91.1°W

End of life


Out of service Feb 2009
Cause Moved to the junk orbit

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Technical data


Lyngsat transponder loading


EIRP coverage (dBW)

Specifications
Ku-band
Ku-band DBS US frequency chart

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