DirecTV-9S
| DirecTV-9S | |
|---|---|
| Start date | October 13, 2006, 20:57:27 UTC |
| Launcher | Ariane 5 ECA V176 |
| Launch site | ELA-3 , Guyana Space Center |
| Takeoff mass | 5505 kg |
| Mass in orbit | 2364 kg |
| Dimensions | 7.9 x 2.9 x 3.4 m |
| Span in orbit | 31.3 m |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems / Loral |
| model | FS-1300 |
| lifespan | 15 years |
| Stabilization | triaxial |
| operator | DirecTV |
| Playback information | |
| Transponder | 52 Ku band , 2 Ka band |
| Others | |
| Power storage | 2 × 38 cell nickel-hydrogen batteries, 178 AH per cell |
| position | |
| First position | 101 ° West |
| List of geostationary satellites | |
DirecTV-9S is a satellite for direct transmission of television programs.
The operating company of the satellite is called DirecTV . He was on 13 October 2006 with an Ariane 5 ECA - launch vehicle transported into space. It has 54 Ku-band - transponder and is positioned at the position 101 ° West.
The satellite serves as a backup satellite (reserve satellite) for the DirecTV-4S and DirecTV-7S satellites .