Communications
Three of the most powerful broadcast satellites ever launched that are capable of direct-to-home (DTH) service are providing DTH programming to millions of consumers of PanAmSat. They were designed and built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L).
Orbital Attempt
#4,277
KhSC Mission
#56
Pad Launch
#81
Location Launch
#1,117
Designator
1998-065
Nov 4, 1998, 5:12 AM
1 update
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Timezone
Asia/Qyzylorda
Local Launch Time
Nov 4, 1998, 10:12 AM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
