August 3, 1994 11:57 pm
DirecTV 2
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Atlas IIA
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:57 UTC
Window Close
23:57 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 3, 1994 · 23:57 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DirecTV 2
Rocket
Atlas IIA
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Launch Complex 36A
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:57 UTC
Window Close
23:57 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 3, 1994 · 23:57 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DirecTV 2
Rocket
Atlas IIA
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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