flown missionSuccess

Atlas IIA | DirecTV 2

United States Air ForceLaunch Complex 36A — Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAAug 03, 1994, 23:57 UTC

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name: DirecTV 2
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

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.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Aug 03, 1994, 23:57 UTC
Window opens: Aug 03, 1994, 23:57 UTC
Window closes: Aug 03, 1994, 23:57 UTC
Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 17:40 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Atlas IIA
Family: Atlas
Variant: IIA
Provider: United States Air Force
Type: Government
Country: USA

launch site

Pad: Launch Complex 36A
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country: USA
Timezone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 28.4706, -80.5422