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INTELSAT 601 (IS-601) (21765)
COSPAR: 1991-075A | Alt Name: INTELSAT 601
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21765
International Designator
1991-075A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:16:09 GMT
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Inclination
13.40°
Right Ascension
16.81°
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Argument of Perigee
322.98°
Period
1445.87 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 601 (IS-601)
Alternative Name
INTELSAT 601
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 21765U 91075A 26184.76121691 -.00000003 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 21765 13.4044 16.8117 0001455 322.9787 48.3399 0.99594081126545
Source: Celestrak
Summary
INTELSAT 601 (IS-601), also known as INTELSAT VI F-1, is a communication satellite launched by Ariane 44L from the ELA2 launch pad at FRGUI on October 29, 1991. With a dry mass of 1,908 kg and a launch mass of 4,260 kg, this cylindrical satellite measures 11.8 meters in length with a diameter of 3.6 meters. Equipped with 38 C-band transponders and 10 Ku-band transponders, it is powered by solar cells (body-mounted and drop-skirt) along with batteries. Manufactured by HSES, the satellite was operated by INTEL for communication purposes and had a lifetime of approximately 13 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
11.8
Diameter
3.6
Span
11.8
Dry Mass
1908
Launch Mass
4260
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
11.9244
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT VI F-1
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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