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NSS-513 (INTELSAT 513) (19121)
COSPAR: 1988-040A | Alt Name: INTELSAT 513
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19121
International Designator
1988-040A
Epoch
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Inclination
14.67°
Right Ascension
348.69°
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Argument of Perigee
115.89°
Period
1460.84 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NSS-513 (INTELSAT 513)
Alternative Name
INTELSAT 513
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 19121U 88040A 26185.15425708 -.00000130 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 19121 14.6669 348.6880 0012857 115.8899 250.4954 0.98573710114712
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NSS-513 (INTELSAT 513) is a communication satellite launched on May 17, 1988, from ELA1 launch pad in French Guiana using an Ariane 2 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6.4 meters in length and a diameter of 2 meters with a span of 15.7 meters due to its solar arrays. The satellite carries 26 C-band transponders and 6 Ku-band transponders, offering communication services. With a dry mass of 884 kg and an initial launch mass of 1054 kg, it was stabilized on May 18, 1988. NSS-513 has a lifetime of 9 years, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and is equipped with a Star 37XF motor. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with two panels for solar arrays deployment. It was manufactured by Ford Aerospace (FORDA) and owned by INTEL, operating as part of the Intelsat-5 bus configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.4
Diameter
2
Span
15.7
Dry Mass
884
Launch Mass
1054
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
9.1646
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT VA F13 (IBS)
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
FORDA
Life Expectancy
9 years
Bus
FS INTELSAT 5
Configuration
Intelsat-5 bus
Motor
Star 37XF
Equipment
26 C-band transponders, 6 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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