TDF 1
General
| Designation | 19621 / 88098A |
| Launch date | 28 Oct 1988 |
| Country of origin | France |
| Mission | Direct TV |
| Geostationary orbit | 18.9°W |
| Launch vehicle | Ariane V26 |
End of life
| Out of service | mid October 1996 |
| Cause | deorbited after stability problems |
Technical data
Specifications
Ku-band
Transponder 1 was destroyed by a propellant leak.
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