Name: PAS 9 — Zenit 3SL
Start: 2000-07-28T22:42:00Z
End: 2000-07-28T22:42:00Z
Location: Launch Platform Odyssey

Question 1

What rocket is launching PAS 9?

Accepted Answer

PAS 9 is launching on the Zenit 3SL.

Question 2

Who is launching PAS 9?

Accepted Answer

PAS 9 is being launched by Sea Launch, a commercial launch provider.

Question 3

Where is PAS 9 launching from?

Accepted Answer

PAS 9 is launching from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.

Question 4

What orbit is PAS 9 heading to?

Accepted Answer

PAS 9 is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Question 5

Is the Zenit 3SL reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Zenit 3SL is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Zenit 3SL flown?

Accepted Answer

The Zenit 3SL has launched 36 times to date, with 33 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the PAS 9 mission?

Accepted Answer

PAS-9 was one of three HS-601HP satellites ordered Oct. 12, 1998, from Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) by PanAmSat Corporation. The satellite provides broadcast and general communications services in C- and Ku-band for the Americas, the Caribbean and western Europe, plus direct-to-home services for Mexico in Ku-band.

PAS 9

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Platform Odyssey

Sea Launch

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