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Atlas IIAS | INTELSAT 805

Atlas IIAS
Jun 18, 1998, 10:48 PM UTC
Jun 18, 1998, 10:48 PM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00

Mission Details

The Intelsat VIII-VIII/A series has been designed to meet the needs of Intelsat users throughout the system for improved C-band coverage and service. These spacecraft will incorporate six-fold C-band frequency reuse, two-fold frequency reuse of expanded C-band capacity, and the highest C-band power level ever for an Intelsat satellite. Consequently, Intelsat VIII will provide significantly more C-band capacity for public switched telephony and Intelsat Business Service, better quality for video services, and encourage new international VSAT applications.

Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

Launch Site

Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Location
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country
🇺🇸 USA
Launch Complex 36A map

Weather at Launch

Temp
29.3°C
Wind
12 km/h @ 79°
Sky
Mainly clear
Source
open-meteo-archive