DirecTV 14 [SSL]
DIRECTV 14 is a 20 kilowatt communications spacecraft that uses Ka-band and Reverse DBS to expand the company's video services.
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) announced in June 2010 that it has entered into a contract to provide a high-power satellite to DIRECTV.
The SSL-1300 is a decades-proven, modular platform with the industry's highest power capability and flexibility for a broad range of applications. It enables DirecTV 14 to use Ka-band and reverse band spectrum on a satellite that will help DIRECTV expand its HD programming to both national and local markets. DirecTV 14 carries 76 Ka-band spot beam transponders for HD local channels and 18 National Reverse-band transponders. The satellite is designed to provide service for 15 years or more. It is to be stationed at 99° West.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | DirecTV |
Contractors: | Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) |
Equipment: | 76 Ka-band spot beam transponders for HD local channels, 18 National Reverse-band transponders |
Configuration: | SSL-1300 |
Propulsion: | ?, 4 × SPT-100 plasma thrusters |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 15 years |
Mass: | 6300 kg |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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DirecTV 14 → AT&T T-14 | 2014-078B | 06.12.2014 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5ECA | with GSat 16 |