SEA LAUNCH
Zenit | DirecTV-1R
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Oct 10, 1999 at 03:28 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
To expand channel capacity and strengthen in-orbit redundancy, DirecTV, Inc., ordered a new satellite from Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) in 1998. The new spacecraft, called DirecTV 1-R, is a Hughes HS-601HP model satellite scheduled that was launched in October 1999 under a delivery-in-orbit contract.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
DirecTV-1R
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8061de59-be77-48e4-85f9-f1bb6516c8ce
Reported date: Oct 10, 1999 at 03:28 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | DirecTV-1R launch?
The Zenit | DirecTV-1R is scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 3:28 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for DirecTV-1R?
The Zenit | DirecTV-1R mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | DirecTV-1R launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is DirecTV-1R going to?
The DirecTV-1R mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching DirecTV-1R?
The Zenit | DirecTV-1R is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | DirecTV-1R launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 10, 1999 at 03:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8061de59-be77-48e4-85f9-f1bb6516c8ce
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
Mission Profile
DirecTV-1R was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on October 10, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.