1998-014 Success

Atlas IIAS | INTELSAT 806

Feb 28, 1998, 12:21 AM UTC

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Launch Overview

Vehicle

Atlas IIAS

Agency

Lockheed Martin

Site / Pad

CC / SLC36B

Outcome

Success

Flight

AC-151

COSPAR Designator

1998-014

Mission

INTELSAT 806 (Communications)

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.

Vehicle & Provider

Rocket

Atlas IIAS

Provider

Lockheed Martin

Agency launches

34 (3 YTD)

Site launches

544 (5 YTD)

Pad launches

63 (1 YTD)

Payloads (1)

Piece Name Owner State Track
1998-014A INTELSAT 806 INTEL I-INT Track