About DirecTV 3
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 23598U 95029A 26003.02078388 -.00000180 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 23598 11.7108 36.5049 0006062 264.3683 108.7809 0.99002182111131
Epoch: Jan 3, 2026 •
Age: 11 hours
Current Status
Altitude 36144.2 km
Velocity 3.06 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 0.45°N,
62.6°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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