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INTELSAT 602 (IS-602) (20315)
COSPAR: 1989-087A | Alt Name: INTELSAT 602
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 27, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20315
International Designator
1989-087A
Epoch
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Inclination
14.33°
Right Ascension
7.42°
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Argument of Perigee
220.90°
Period
1454.43 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 602 (IS-602)
Alternative Name
INTELSAT 602
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 20315U 89087A 26185.15538375 -.00000070 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 20315 14.3298 7.4231 0005235 220.9000 132.1568 0.99007814131486
Source: Celestrak
Summary
INTELSAT 602 (IS-602) is a communication satellite launched on October 27, 1989, from Guiana Space Centre using an Ariane 44L launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a length of 11.8 meters and a diameter of 3.6 meters, with a dry mass of 1906 kilograms and a launch mass of 4286 kilograms. It is equipped with 38 C-band transponders and 10 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes. The satellite's power comes from solar cells mounted on the body and drop-skirt, along with batteries. INTELSAT 602 was manufactured by HSES and operated for a lifetime of 13 years. It is owned by INTEL and has an RCS of 12.6191. The satellite's shape is cylindrical.
Physical Characteristics
Length
11.8
Diameter
3.6
Span
11.8
Dry Mass
1906
Launch Mass
4286
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
12.6191
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT VI F-2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
13 years
Bus
HS-389
Configuration
HS-389
Motor
R-4D-12 x2
Equipment
38 C-band transponders, 10 Ku-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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