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NSS-101 (INTELSAT 101) (21989)
COSPAR: 1992-032A | Alt Name: INTELSAT K
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 10, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas IIA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21989
International Designator
1992-032A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:56 GMT
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Inclination
14.99°
Right Ascension
12.24°
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Argument of Perigee
4.01°
Period
1481.75 min
Mean Motion
0.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NSS-101 (INTELSAT 101)
Alternative Name
INTELSAT K
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 21989U 92032A 26184.91732373 -.00000166 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 21989 14.9859 12.2444 0079869 4.0059 20.8237 0.97182643132650
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NSS-101 (INTELSAT 101), also known as INTELSAT K, is a communication satellite owned by INTEL and manufactured by GEEW. It was launched on June 10, 1992, from Launch Pad LC36B at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using an Atlas IIA launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2.9 meters in length, 2.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 21.5 meters with its solar arrays deployed. It weighs 2900 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 1300 kg. NSS-101 is equipped with 16 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes and powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite was designed to operate for approximately 10 years, featuring a box shape with two panels and an RCS (Reaction Control System) of 5.8134.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.9
Diameter
2.3
Span
21.5
Dry Mass
1300
Launch Mass
2900
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.8134
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT K
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
GEEW
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
AS5000
Configuration
AS-5000
Motor
TR-306 x2
Equipment
16 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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