Launch Date
May 22, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
NORAD ID
03947
International Designator
1969-045A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:59:54 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.66°
Right Ascension
288.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
80.03°
Period
1599.20 min
Mean Motion
0.90 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
INTELSAT 3-F4
Alternative Name
INTELSAT III F-4
Type
Status
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 03947U 69045A 26200.87493691 -.00000102 00000+0 00000+0 0 9996
2 03947 3.6566 288.5916 0022905 80.0346 275.9101 00.90044816 66255
Source: Celestrak
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.
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
113
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.5125
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
INTELSAT III F-4
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
INTELSAT 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
SVM-2
Equipment
2 transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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