INTELSAT 802 Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

25 Jun 1997, 11:44pm

Pad

Ariane Launch Area 2

Launch Service Provider

Vehicle

Mission

INTELSAT 802

Mission Type

Communications

Destination

Geostationary Orbit

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.

Updated: Jan 3, 7:58pm UTC

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