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)