DirecTV-11
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DirecTV-11 is one of many satellites built by the Boeing Satellite Development Center (formerly Boeing Satellite Systems).It is a Boeing 702 Model Satellite.
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[edit] Technology
This satellite is functionally identical to DirecTV-10 and will be co-located with SPACEWAY-2 at or very near 99.2°W. Please refer to DirecTV-10.
[edit] Launch Data
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DirecTV-11 had originally been scheduled for launch by Sea Launch in November, 2007.[1] Following a launch failure at Sea Launch that resulted in damage to the facility, the expected launch date was changed to March 19, 2008.[2] Launch occurred at 22:47:59 GMT on 2008-03-19, and the spacecraft separated from the carrier rocket 61 minutes later, following a successful ascent.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.lyngsat.com/launches/ka.html DirecTV-11 scheduled launch data at Lyngsat.com
- ^ http://www.flysat.com/launches.php launch data including DirecTV-11 launch information
