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INTELSAT 3-F5 (04051)
COSPAR: 1969-064A | Alt Name: INTELSAT III F-5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 26, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04051
International Designator
1969-064A
Decay Date
10/14/1988
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 3-F5
Alternative Name
INTELSAT III F-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
113
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.492
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT III F-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
INTELSAT 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
MRE-4
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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