X Report 25 Apr 2025
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites successfully, while Starbase inches closer to city status and business discussions intensify.
DIRECTV 11 (32729)
COSPAR: 2008-013A | Alt Name: DirecTV 11
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2008
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
KLA -
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32729
International Designator
2008-013A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:13:13 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
0.05°
Right Ascension
203.06°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
233.30°
Period
1436.12 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DIRECTV 11
Alternative Name
DirecTV 11
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DTV
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32729U 08013A 26183.63418661 -.00000115 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 32729 0.0453 203.0643 0000435 233.2983 333.4381 1.00270031 45746
Source: Celestrak
Summary
DIRECTV 11, also known as DirecTV 11, is a communication satellite owned by DTV and operated for the mission of providing television services. It was launched on March 19, 2008, from Sea Launch using a Zenit-3SL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 8 meters in length, has a diameter of 3.3 meters, and a span of 48.1 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 3,000 kilograms and it was launched with a total mass of 6,060 kilograms. It is equipped with 32 Ka-band transponders (plus 12 spare) and 55 Ka-band Spot-Beam transponders (plus 15 spares). The satellite has a box shape with two panels and its power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. It was manufactured by BOES and designed to operate for 15 years in orbit, following its launch date of March 19, 2008.
Physical Characteristics
Length
8
Diameter
3.3
Span
48.1
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
6060
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
6.3246
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DirecTV-11
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
BOES
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
BSS-702HP
Configuration
BSS-702
Motor
X/R-4D11-300
Equipment
32 (+12) Ka-band transponders, 55 (+15) Ka-band Spot-Beam transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Force Eyes 30,000 Satellites by 2040 | KeepTrack Space Brief
Space Force projects 30,000-satellite orbital architecture by 2040 amid combat integration revelations. Gen. Saltzman confirms space operations were critical in Iran conflict.
Space Brief 8 Jul 2025
Today's highlights include the cancellation of Starship landing plans, Planet Labs' defense expansion, and cutting-edge radiation-hardened tech for space and defense.
SpaceX Targets 600th Falcon Booster Landing on Starlink 17-22 | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX attempts its 600th Falcon 9 booster landing during the Starlink 17-22 mission, adding 25 satellites from Vandenberg SFB.
€140M ESA Launcher Funding at Risk of Lapse | KeepTrack Space Brief
Nearly €140 million in ESA launcher development funds faces forfeiture with no replacement mechanism. Europe's independent launch capacity under pressure as Arianespace struggles.
FAA Grounds Starship V3 After Flight 12, X Report 28 May 2026
FAA grounds SpaceX Starship V3 after the Flight 12 mishap, freezing the launch schedule. Plus a $2.29B Space Force contract and 10,397 working Starlinks.
Space Brief 16 Dec 2025
Today's briefing covers the Space Force's AI integration, new naming conventions for satellites, and updates on military and satellite acquisition strategies.
SpaceX Buys Cursor AI for $60B After IPO, X Report 17 Jun 2026
SpaceX acquires Cursor AI maker Anysphere for $60B in its first post-IPO deal, as Falcon 9 lofts 3 Block 2 BlueBird satellites for AST SpaceMobile.