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GEO Satellite
succesfull
Launch date
7 July 2007
Dedicated Mission
Country
Purpose
Broadcasting
Position
103° West
Manufacturer
Operator
DirecTV (AT&T)
Launch operator
Launch vehicle
Proton M/Breeze
Expected lifetime
15 Years

Region
North America Region
DirecTV-10, later renamed AT&T-10, is a high-capacity geostationary communications satellite operated by DirecTVand subsequently by AT&T. It was designed to support direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcasting, with a strong focus on high-definition (HD) TV services across the United States.
The satellite was built by Space Systems/Loral (SSL) on the LS-1300 satellite platform and launched on 7 July 2007 aboard a ILS Proton-M / Breeze-M rocket. DirecTV-10 operates primarily in the Ka-band, enabling significantly increased bandwidth and capacity compared to earlier Ku-band broadcast satellites.
DirecTV-10 became a cornerstone of DirecTV’s HD expansion strategy, helping to accelerate the rollout of nationwide HD television services and strengthening the long-term capabilities of the U.S. broadcast satellite fleet.
GEO Satellite
succesfull
GEO Satellite
succesfull