INTELSAT 804

Success Arianespace, Ariane 42L

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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…

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Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
to orbit0 km1,210 km downrange200 km up

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Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Rocket and boosterAriane 42L
Vehicle
Ariane 42L

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MissionCommunications · Direct-GEO

Communications · Direct-GEO

What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
ObjectTypeOrbit
INTELSAT 804 (IS-804) 1997-083A Payload 35761 × 35811 km · 13.3° Globe
ARIANE 42L R/B 1997-083B Rocket body re-entered 2004-05-03

COSPAR ID 1997-083. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).

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