Satcom C1

USA



Launch data:

Designation 20945 / 90100A
Launch date 20 Nov 1990
Launch site Ko, ELA-2
Launch vehicle  Ariane-42P (V40)
MissionTelecommunications
Geostationary orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee  km
Eccentricity 
Inclination  deg
Period  min


Location

Begin End Position
L: 20 Nov 1990 Oct 2000 137°W
Nov 2000   141.5°W

Will later move to 79°W for colocation.

Specifications:

Prime contractor GE Astro Space
Platform GE-3000
Mass dry 517 kg
Mass at launch 1169 kg
Mass in orbit 682 kg
Length 1.63 m
Width 1.32 m
Height 0.99 m
Solar array 14.33 m
Stabilization 3-axis
DC power BOL: 1390 W
Design lifetime 10 years
Beacons telemetry: 3.7005 GHz (H), 4.1995 GHz (V)
command: 6.4235 GHz (H)


C-band

Main transponders 24
Backup transponders
Power 8.5 W (SSPA)
Bandwidth 36 MHz
Coverage & EIRP max Conus: 36 dBW
Alaska: 34 dBW
Hawaii: 32 dBW
Polarization linear H/V


Astrophilately covers:

Ariane-42P (V40)

Launch cancel Kourou. Credit: #410


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