SpaceX Hits 50 Launches, Falcon Heavy Scrub, X Report 28 Apr 2026
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INTELSAT 4-F4 (05775)
COSPAR: 1972-003A | Alt Name: INTELSAT IV F4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 23, 1972
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05775
International Designator
1972-003A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:57:12 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
6.71°
Right Ascension
294.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
143.75°
Period
1442.38 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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Polar Plot
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTELSAT 4-F4
Alternative Name
INTELSAT IV F4
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INTEL
Country
INTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05775U 72003A 26185.24806194 -.00000336 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 05775 6.7054 294.2566 0002220 143.7464 64.3041 0.99834799137565
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
5.3
Diameter
2.4
Span
5.3
Dry Mass
531
Launch Mass
666
Shape
Cyl + 2 Dish
Radar Cross Section
2.1227
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTELSAT IV F4
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-312
Configuration
HS-312
Motor
SVM-4A
Equipment
12 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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