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INTELSAT 2-F3 (02717)
COSPAR: 1967-026A | Alt Name: INTELSAT II F-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 23, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02717
International Designator
1967-026A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:03:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
4.16°
Right Ascension
67.73°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
224.91°
Period
1434.71 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 2-F3
Alternative Name
INTELSAT II F-3
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02717U 67026A 26201.12728815 .00000139 00000+0 00000+0 0 9994
2 02717 4.1597 67.7284 0016694 224.9066 90.9429 01.00368612124225
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.3
Diameter
1.4
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
75
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.5481
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT II F-3
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
HS-303
Configuration
HS-303A
Motor
SVM-1
Equipment
2 transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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