Skynet 2A

UK

Spacecraft nº:

UK spacecraft nº: 9

Launch data:

Designation 07096 / 74002A
Launch date 19 Jan 1974
Launch siteCC, LC-17B
Launch vehicleDelta-2313 (#100)
MissionMilitary: telecommunications
Geostationary orbit:

End of life

Decay25 Jan 1974
CausePlaced on a bad orbit (96 km x 3406 km x 37.6°)

Launch vehicle failure.
United Kingdom's defence communication satellite.

Ref: #1, #15 - update: 03.07.08