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INTELSAT 2-F4 (02969)
COSPAR: 1967-094A | Alt Name: INTELSAT II F-4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 28, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02969
International Designator
1967-094A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:18:39 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
4.15°
Right Ascension
73.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
140.57°
Period
1434.91 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 2-F4
Alternative Name
INTELSAT II F-4
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02969U 67094A 26200.17962700 -.00000287 00000+0 00000+0 0 9990
2 02969 4.1545 73.8564 0011081 140.5741 81.4202 01.00354912115631
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
2.5118
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT II F-4
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
HS-303
Configuration
HS-303A
Motor
SVM-1 S/N 3
Equipment
2 transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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