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INTELSAT 505 (13595)
COSPAR: 1982-097A | Alt Name: INTELSAT 505
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 28, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13595
International Designator
1982-097A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:41 GMT
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Inclination
12.12°
Right Ascension
331.25°
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Argument of Perigee
53.94°
Period
1463.31 min
Mean Motion
0.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 505
Alternative Name
INTELSAT 505
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 13595U 82097A 26185.21506397 -.00000189 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 13595 12.1191 331.2472 0016272 53.9378 299.5055 0.98407076128192
Source: Celestrak
Summary
INTELSAT 505 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 13595 and OBJECT ID 1982-097A. It was launched on September 28, 1982, from LC36B at the AFETR site using an Atlas SLV-3D Centaur launch vehicle. The satellite features a configuration based on the Intelsat-5 bus and measures 6.4 meters in length with a diameter of 2 meters and a span of 15.6 meters. It has a dry mass of 775 kg and was originally launched at a mass of 998 kg, equipped with 21 C-band transponders and 4 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes. INTELSAT 505 is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system includes a Star 37F motor. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with two panels. It has an RCS (Reaction Control System) area of 4.5072 square meters and was manufactured by FORDA for the INTEL owner. Its mission lifetime was estimated at 7 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.4
Diameter
2
Span
15.6
Dry Mass
775
Launch Mass
998
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.5072
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT V F5 (MCS-A)
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
FORDA
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
FS INTELSAT 5
Configuration
Intelsat-5 bus
Motor
Star 37F
Equipment
21 C-band transponders, 4 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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