# DirecTV 9S

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1227408](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227408)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/directv-9s

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for DirecTV 9S:

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## Summary  
DirecTV 9S is a communications satellite launched in 2006 to provide telecommunications services. It was carried into orbit by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from the ELA-3 launch site. The satellite is part of DirecTV's fleet and is identified by the COSPAR ID 2006-043A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: October 13, 2006 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2006-043A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 29494 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  
- **Aliases**: DirecTV-9S  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of DirecTV 9S?  
A: DirecTV 9S was designed as a communications satellite to support telecommunications services, likely for DirecTV's broadcasting network.  

### Q: How was DirecTV 9S launched?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from the ELA-3 launch site on October 13, 2006.  

### Q: What is the satellite catalog number for DirecTV 9S?  
A: The satellite catalog number (SCN) for DirecTV 9S is 29494.  

## Why It Matters  
DirecTV 9S plays a critical role in expanding and maintaining DirecTV's telecommunications infrastructure, enabling broadcast services to millions of customers. Its successful launch and deployment demonstrate the reliability of the Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle and the ELA-3 launch site. As part of DirecTV's satellite fleet, it contributes to the delivery of television and data services across North America, reinforcing the company's position in the competitive satellite TV market.  

## Notable For  
- **Successful Launch**: Deployed without incident aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket.  
- **Telecommunications Role**: Part of DirecTV's network supporting broadcast services.  
- **Unique Identifier**: Recognized by COSPAR ID 2006-043A and SCN 29494.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 13, 2006  
- **Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA  
- **Site**: ELA-3  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number**: 29494  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2006-043A  

### Classification  
- **Instance**: Communications satellite  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- Wikipedia (de, pt)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report