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INTELSAT 4-F8 (07544)
COSPAR: 1974-093A | Alt Name: INTELSAT IV F8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07544
International Designator
1974-093A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:37:47 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.90°
Right Ascension
304.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
210.39°
Period
1442.97 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 4-F8
Alternative Name
INTELSAT IV F8
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07544U 74093A 26200.60957198 -.00000047 00000+0 00000+0 0 9998
2 07544 7.9015 304.3398 0003455 210.3866 181.9149 00.99794249125539
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
5.3
Diameter
2.4
Span
5.3
Dry Mass
531
Launch Mass
664
Shape
Cyl + 2 Dish
Radar Cross Section
9.4322
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT IV F8
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-312
Configuration
HS-312
Motor
SVM-4A
Equipment
12 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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