Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
54 Ku-band transponders for Direct-to-home TV services
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV 7S 2004-016A | Payload | 36143 × 36198 km · 5.5° | Globe |
| BLOCK DM-SL R/B 2004-016B | Rocket body | re-entered 2004-09-20 |
COSPAR ID 2004-016. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).