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INTELSAT 2-F2 (02639)
COSPAR: 1967-001A | Alt Name: INTELSAT II F-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 11, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02639
International Designator
1967-001A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:02:27 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.30°
Right Ascension
77.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
202.27°
Period
1437.48 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 2-F2
Alternative Name
INTELSAT II F-2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02639U 67001A 26185.21003728 -.00000268 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 02639 3.2956 77.0349 0005328 202.2715 16.8818 1.00175571119419
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.3
Diameter
1.4
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
75
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.1622
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT II F-2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
HS-303
Configuration
HS-303A
Motor
SVM-1
Equipment
2 transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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