Ariane 42P | DirecTV 3

Name: Ariane 42P | DirecTV 3
Start: 1995-06-10T00:24:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: June 10, 1995 at 12:24 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 42P
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications