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INTELSAT 3-F3 (03674)
COSPAR: 1969-011A | Alt Name: INTELSAT III F-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 6, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03674
International Designator
1969-011A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:13:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
9.45°
Right Ascension
303.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
1.74°
Period
1695.49 min
Mean Motion
0.85 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 3-F3
Alternative Name
INTELSAT III F-3
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03674U 69011A 26184.92614322 -.00000120 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 03674 9.4536 303.2728 0179276 1.7365 27.9720 0.84931316 66844
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
116
Launch Mass
132
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.7836
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT III F-3
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
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