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Ariane 42P | DirecTV 3
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Mission brief
The mission at a glance.
DirecTV 2 is a high-powered satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC) which began bringing true direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service to homes throughout North America in 1994.
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