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Atlas IIAS | INTELSAT 806

Lockheed Martin · Atlas IIAS · Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Lockheed Martin's 34th launch · 3rd this year · humanity's 4,222nd orbital launch attempt

February 28, 1998Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Feb 28, 00:21Feb 28, 00:21 UTC

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INTELSAT 806

The 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.

Communications · Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

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Pad — Launch Complex 36B

76 launches from this pad · 1,123 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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