Space Brief 21 Feb 2025
Explore the latest developments in international defense collaborations, aerospace advancements, and emerging military trends shaping our orbital environments.
Launch Date
July 26, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
NORAD ID
04051
International Designator
1969-064A
Decay Date
10/14/1988
Name
INTELSAT 3-F5
Alternative Name
INTELSAT III F-5
Type
Status
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
113
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.492
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
INTELSAT III F-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
INTELSAT 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
MRE-4
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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