Amsat P3A (Phase 3A)

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Germany spacecraft n°: 10

Launch data: Designation  80F02 Launch date  23 May 1980 Launch site  Ko, ELA-1 Launch vehicle  Ariane-1 (L02) Mission  Amateur communications Decay  23 May 1980

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Description:

• Amsat P3A (Phase 3A) was the first satellite of the Amsat Phase 3. It was developed in the 70ies by AMSAT-DL and AMSAT-NA. It carried a communication payload consisting of 50 Watt Mode-B (435 MHz ? 146 MHz) linear-transponders. The satellite was to be inserted in a Molniya orbit by it's on board Star-13C kick motor. The satellite was lost during an Ariane-1 launch failure.