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NSS-806 (25239)
COSPAR: 1998-014A | Alt Name: INTELSAT 806
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 28, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas IIAS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25239
International Designator
1998-014A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:12:05 GMT
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Inclination
7.16°
Right Ascension
69.54°
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Argument of Perigee
94.92°
Period
1453.39 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NSS-806
Alternative Name
INTELSAT 806
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 25239U 98014A 26184.80006300 -.00000005 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 25239 7.1631 69.5405 0006334 94.9196 73.3921 0.99079020 47130
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NSS-806, also known as INTELSAT 806, is a communication satellite manufactured by LMEW and owned by INTEL. It was launched on February 28, 1998, from the AFS Launch Complex (AFETR) using an Atlas IIAS launch vehicle from SLC36B. The satellite measures 5.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and a span of 10.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 1601 kg, equipped with 28 C-band transponders and 3 Ku-band transponders, and its power supply is provided by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite was designed to operate for approximately 14-17 years. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan, and it has a radar cross-section (RCS) of 20.2374 square meters. The propulsion system includes 2x Leros 1B motors.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.2
Diameter
2.2
Span
10.8
Dry Mass
1601
Launch Mass
3455
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
20.2374
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT 806
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LMEW
Life Expectancy
14-17 years, depending on the launch vehicle
Bus
AS7000
Configuration
AS-7000
Motor
2x Leros 1B
Equipment
28 C-band transponders, 3 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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