MISSION OVERVIEW
54 Ku-band transponders for Direct-to-home TV services
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
DirecTV 7S
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: 25658233-1099-46b6-b57e-c4d46745abf8
Reported date: May 4, 2004 at 12:42 UTC
Last synced: 4 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 7S launch?
The Zenit | DirecTV 7S is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 12:42 PM 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 7S?
The Zenit | DirecTV 7S 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 7S launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is DirecTV 7S going to?
The DirecTV 7S mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching DirecTV 7S?
The Zenit | DirecTV 7S is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | DirecTV 7S 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: May 4, 2004 at 12:42 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 25658233-1099-46b6-b57e-c4d46745abf8
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
Mission Profile
DirecTV 7S was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on May 4, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.