PAS 9

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 will provide 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 will replace PAS-5 at 58° West longitude. The satellite is a Hughes HS-601HP body-stabilized model, carrying 48 active transponders, 24 in C-band and 24 in Ku-band. The contract calls for 15 years of service. PanAmSat made its own arrangements for the launch vehicle.