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DirecTV-1R

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (Cayman Islands) on October 10, 1999, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 10, 1999 · 03:28 UTCLaunch 1999-056Launch no. 4,346 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchCayman Islands

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 10, 1999, 03:28
Launch designation
1999-056
Mission
DirecTV-1R
Flight name
SL2 DirecTV 1-R
Vehicle flight ID
3L/DM-SL-3L
Flight code
51043-602

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
42,115 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DirecTV 1R1999-056ANORAD 25937DirecTVCommunications3,447 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.