Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA2
Outcome
Success
Flight
V74 L446b
COSPAR Designator
1995-029
Mission
DirecTV 3 (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
Ariane 42P
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
73 (4 YTD)
Site launches
83 (4 YTD)
Pad launches
49 (4 YTD)