DIRECTV 14

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DIRECTV 14 is classified as:

NORAD ID: 40333

Int'l Code: 2014-078B

Perigee: 35,791.4 km

Apogee: 35,797.0 km

Inclination: 0.0 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42165 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: December 6, 2014
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

DIRECTV 14 is a geostationary satellite that carries 16 Ka-band transponders and 18 transponders in the so-called 'reverse band' which is normally used to transmit signals from Earth into space. Regulators have freed the reverse band for use in downlink communications, opening up opportunities to use the untapped spectrum commercially. "DirecTV 14 is designed to last at least 15 years in space providing television to customers across the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. The satellite is designed to provide 4K Ultra HD television services. For subscribers equipped with Ultra HD televisions, broadcasts from DirecTV 14 will come with four times as many pixels as a 1080p high-definition signal.

1 40333U 14078B   19115.56893279 -.00000139 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9993
2 40333 000.0126 242.0077 0000667 261.4669 175.3802 01.00270247015970

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC