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INTELSAT 3-F2 (03623)
COSPAR: 1968-116A | Alt Name: INTELSAT III F-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03623
International Designator
1968-116A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:28:16 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.98°
Right Ascension
297.79°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
89.20°
Period
1596.56 min
Mean Motion
0.90 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Polar Plot
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 3-F2
Alternative Name
INTELSAT III F-2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03623U 68116A 26185.01963903 -.00000076 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 03623 3.9755 297.7856 0091952 89.2029 320.2687 0.90194196 82934
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
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
113
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.5119
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT III F-2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
INTELSAT 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
MRE-4
Equipment
2 transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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