32729 - DIRECTV 11

DirecTV 11 is an American geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the floating platform Odyssey located at equatorial 154 degrees W longitude at 22:48 UT on 19 March 2008. The 5.9 tonne (with fuel) craft provides HDTV throughout North America, through its 55 spot-beam transponders in the Ka-band after parking over 99.2 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-03-19
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)