INTELSAT 3-F5 (04051)

COSPAR: 1969-064A | Alt Name: INTELSAT III F-5
DECAYED

Image
INTELSAT 3-F5 Satellite Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details

Launch Date

July 26, 1969

Launch Pad

LC17A

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

04051

International Designator

1969-064A

Decay Date

10/14/1988

Basic Satellite Info

Name

INTELSAT 3-F5

Alternative Name

INTELSAT III F-5

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

INTEL

Country

INTELSAT

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

3.492

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

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

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Space Brief 21 Feb 2025

Space Brief 21 Feb 2025

Explore the latest developments in international defense collaborations, aerospace advancements, and emerging military trends shaping our orbital environments.

FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026

FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026

FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.

Space Brief 13 Nov 2025

Space Brief 13 Nov 2025

Delve into the latest on military AI leadership debates, Wedgetail funding increases, and the Army's Short Range Reconnaissance Program advancements. Explore how these developments influence satellite tracking and defense initiatives.

Space Brief 22 May 2025

Space Brief 22 May 2025

Today's brief covers strategic alignments in U.S. military space operations, a landmark missile defense program, and advances in secure satellite communications.

SpaceX to Launch 11,000th Starlink Satellite, Crew-12 Moved Up to Feb 11 | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX to Launch 11,000th Starlink Satellite, Crew-12 Moved Up to Feb 11 | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX set to launch 11,000th Starlink satellite on Starlink 17-19 from Vandenberg. NASA moves Crew-12 launch to Feb 11 after ISS medical evacuation. Starship V3 targets mid-March first flight.

Space Brief 12 May 2025

Space Brief 12 May 2025

Today's brief covers key industry movements in space logistics and satellite production, including Rocket Lab's new U.S. Air Force contract, Sierra Space's strides in GPS technology, and more.

X Report 3 Mar 2025

X Report 3 Mar 2025

SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 8, with a launch set for Monday as final preparations are underway.

Starlink Launch Cadence: 54 Sats in One Day, X Report 13 Mar 2026

Starlink Launch Cadence: 54 Sats in One Day, X Report 13 Mar 2026

SpaceX Starlink launch cadence 2026: missions 26 and 27 lift off 37 minutes apart on March 13, with 25 and 29 satellites per Falcon 9, 54 in one morning.