INTELSAT 804
Ariane 42L
Monday, December 22, 1997 · 00:16 UTC
Mission
/01The Intelsat VIII-VIII/A series has been designed to meet the needs of Intelsat users throughout the system for improved C-band coverage and service. These spacecraft will incorporate six-fold C-band frequency reuse, two-fold frequency reuse of expanded C-band capacity, and the highest C-band power level ever for an Intelsat satellite. Consequently, Intelsat VIII will provide significantly more C-band capacity for public switched telephony and Intelsat Business Service, better quality for video services, and encourage new international VSAT applications.
Mission Type
Orbit
Probability
Status
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
Ariane 42L
Variant: 42L
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.232° N, 52.778° W
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