Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas IIA
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC36A
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-107
COSPAR Designator
1994-047
Mission
DirecTV 2 (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas IIA
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
941 (7 YTD)
Site launches
485 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
36 (1 YTD)