Intelsat 701
| Mission type | Communications | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Intelsat | |
| COSPAR ID | 1993-066A | |
| SATCAT no. | 22871 | |
| Mission duration | 15 years design life | |
| Spacecraft properties | ||
Space Systems/Loral | ||
| Launch mass | 3,642 kilograms (8,029 lb) | |
| Dry mass | 1,450 kilograms (3,200 lb) | |
| Start of mission | ||
| Launch date | 22 October 1993, 06:46 UTC | |
| Rocket | ELA-2 | |
| End of mission | ||
| Disposal | Decommissioned | |
| Orbital parameters | ||
| Reference system | Semi-major axis 42,164 kilometres (26,199 mi) | |
| Perigee altitude | 35,776.5 kilometres (22,230.5 mi) | |
| Apogee altitude | 35,810.9 kilometres (22,251.9 mi) | |
| Inclination | 4.1 degrees | |
| Period | 1,436.1 minutes | |
| Transponders | ||
| Band | 26 C band 10 Ku band | |
Intelsat VII | ||
Intelsat 701 (also known as IS-701 and Intelsat 7-F1) is a
Space Systems/Loral (SSL). It is located in the orbital position of 29.5 degrees east longitude and it is currently in an inclined orbit. The same is owned by Intelsat
. The satellite was based on the LS-1300 platform and its estimated useful life was 15 years.
The satellite was successfully launched into space on October 22, 1993, at 06:46:00 UTC, using an
Guiana Space Center in French Guiana
. It had a launch mass of 3,642 kg.
The Intelsat 701 is equipped with 26 transponders in C band and 10 in Ku band to provide broadcasting, business-to-home services, telecommunications, VSATnetworks.
External links
- Intelsat 701 TBS satellite
- Intelsat 7 Gunter's Space Page
- Intelsat 701 SatBeams