TDF 2

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General

Designation	20705 / 90063A
Launch date	24 Jul 1990
Country of origin	France
Mission	Direct TV
Geostationary orbit	see below
Launch vehicle	Ariane V37

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Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 24 Jul 1990	Jul 1997	18.9°W
Oct 1997	Oct 1997	29°E (tests)
Nov 1997	May 1999	36°E

In August 1997 the bird joined the Eutelsat fleet. Apparently the satellite was sold. TDF 2 is expected to remain in service at least until early 1999.

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End of life

Out of service	May 1999
Cause	deorbited

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External resources

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Specifications
Ku-band

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