INTELSAT 806 Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
28 Feb 1998, 12:21am
UTC
Pad
Launch Complex 36B
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
INTELSAT 806
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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