Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
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…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSS-806 1998-014A | Payload | 36088 × 36162 km · 7.4° | Globe |
| ATLAS 2AS CENTAUR R/B 1998-014B | Rocket body | re-entered 2003-04-27 |
COSPAR ID 1998-014. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).