FS INTELSAT 5 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The FS INTELSAT 5 bus accounts for 14 cataloged objects, of which 13 are in orbit and 0 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by FORDA. The largest operator on this bus is Intelsat. The first launched in 1980, the most recent in 1989.
13
In orbit
0
Active
14
Total launched
1
Reentered
FS INTELSAT 5 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged FS INTELSAT 5 satellites.
| Manufacturer | FORDA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 1092 kg |
| Dry mass | 775 kg |
| Length | 6.4 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 15.6 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | Star 37XF |
| Design life | 7 years |
| Equipment | 21 C-band transponders, 4 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1453 min period, 11° inclination |
Top operators
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FS INTELSAT 5 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTELSAT 515 INTELSAT 515 | 19772 | 1989-006A | INTEL | Jan 27, 1989 | 1453 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NSS-513 (INTELSAT 513) INTELSAT 513 | 19121 | 1988-040A | INTEL | May 17, 1988 | 1461 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 512 INTELSAT 512 | 16101 | 1985-087A | INTEL | Sep 28, 1985 | 1453 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 511 INTELSAT 511 | 15873 | 1985-055A | INTEL | Jun 30, 1985 | 1439 min, 13.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 510 INTELSAT 510 | 15629 | 1985-025A | INTEL | Mar 22, 1985 | 1465 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 509 INTELSAT 509 | 15034 | 1984-057A | INTEL | Jun 9, 1984 | 98 min, 28.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 508 INTELSAT 508 | 14786 | 1984-023A | INTEL | Mar 5, 1984 | 1480 min, 13.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 507 INTELSAT 507 | 14421 | 1983-105A | INTEL | Oct 19, 1983 | 1444 min, 11.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 506 INTELSAT 506 | 14077 | 1983-047A | INTEL | May 19, 1983 | 1452 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 505 INTELSAT 505 | 13595 | 1982-097A | INTEL | Sep 28, 1982 | 1463 min, 12.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 504 INTELSAT 504 | 13083 | 1982-017A | INTEL | Mar 5, 1982 | 1451 min, 11.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 503 INTELSAT 503 | 12994 | 1981-119A | INTEL | Dec 15, 1981 | 1448 min, 11.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 501 INTELSAT 501 | 12474 | 1981-050A | INTEL | May 23, 1981 | 1457 min, 10.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 502 INTELSAT 502 | 12089 | 1980-098A | INTEL | Dec 6, 1980 | 1456 min, 11.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many FS INTELSAT 5 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 14 objects built on the FS INTELSAT 5 bus. 13 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many FS INTELSAT 5 satellites are in orbit?
13 FS INTELSAT 5 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the FS INTELSAT 5 bus?
The FS INTELSAT 5 bus is most commonly built by FORDA.
When did the first FS INTELSAT 5 satellite launch?
The first cataloged FS INTELSAT 5 satellite launched in 1980, and the most recent in 1989.