About DirecTV 3
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 23598U 95029A 26002.45071823 -.00000189 00000-0 00000+0 0 9990
2 23598 11.7099 36.5095 0006059 264.1169 265.8499 0.99002431111120
Epoch: Jan 2, 2026 •
Age: 20 hours
Current Status
Altitude 36169.3 km
Velocity 3.06 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 11.32°N,
61.36°W
Launch Date Jun 10, 1995
Age 30.5 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 2934.00 kg
Dry Mass 1259.00 kg
Total Mass 2934.00 kg
Length 4.70 m
Diameter 2.30 m
Span 26.50 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Manufacturer HSES
Bus Type HS-601
Phase Status Unknown Active Status
Owner/State DTV/HCI/US
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