Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
Intelsat 901 (IS-901) was the first of 9 new Intelsat satellites launched in June 2001 at 342°E, providing Ku-band spot beam coverage for Europe and C-band coverage for the Atlantic Ocean region. It is capable of selectable split uplink for SNG, tailored for increased communications demands such as…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTELSAT 901 (IS-901) 2001-024A | Payload | 36192 × 36206 km · 1.6° | Globe |
| ARIANE 44L R/B 2001-024B | Rocket body | re-entered 2001-10-09 |
COSPAR ID 2001-024. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).