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| name = Intelsat IV F-2
| name = Intelsat IV F-1
| image = INTELSAT IVA.jpg
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| operator = [[Intelsat]]
| operator = [[Intelsat]]
| website =
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| COSPAR_ID = 1975-091A<ref>[[NASA]] [[Goddard Space Flight Center]]. [http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1975-091A INTELSAT 4A F-1]. ''NSSDC Master Catalog''. Retrieved 22 April 2017.</ref>
| COSPAR_ID = 1975-091A<ref>[[NASA]] [[Goddard Space Flight Center]]. [https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1975-091A INTELSAT 4A F-1]. ''NSSDC Master Catalog''. Retrieved 22 April 2017.</ref>
| SATCAT = 08330<ref>[http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=8330 INTELSAT 4A-F1] ''N2yo.com''. Retrieved 22 April 2017.</ref>
| SATCAT = 08330<ref>[http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=8330 INTELSAT 4A-F1] ''N2yo.com''. Retrieved 22 April 2017.</ref>
| mission_duration = 7&nbsp;years design life
| mission_duration = 7&nbsp;years design life


| spacecraft_bus = [[Spacebus|HS-353]]
| spacecraft_bus = [[Spacebus|HS-353]]
| manufacturer = [[Hughes]]
| manufacturer = [[Hughes Aircraft Company|Hughes]]
| BOL_mass = {{convert|825|kg}}
| BOL_mass = {{convert|825|kg}}
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| trans_TWTA =
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| trans_EIRP =
| trans_EIRP =
| trans_HPBW =
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| programme = ''Intelsat IVA''
| previous_mission = [[Intelsat IV F-8]] (Intelsat IV)
| next_mission = [[Intelsat IVA F-2]]
}}
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'''Intelsat IVA F-1''' was a [[geostationary]] [[communication]] [[satellite]] built by [[Hughes]], it was owned by [[Intelsat]]. The satellite was based on the [[Spacebus|HS-353]] platform and its estimated useful life was 7 years.
'''Intelsat IVA F-1''' was a [[geostationary]] [[communication]] [[satellite]] built by [[Hughes Aircraft Company|Hughes]], it was owned by [[Intelsat]]. The satellite was based on the [[Spacebus|HS-353]] platform and its estimated useful life was 7 years.


== History ==
== History ==
The Intelsat IVA F-1 was part of the Intelsat IVA series which consisted of 6 satellites, of which five were successfully placed into orbit. All five satellites in the series were retired and operated an average of almost 4 years beyond their life expectancies. The satellite antenna allowed coverage from the land masses on both sides of the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] basin with four point beams and had sufficient insulation between the east beams and the western beams that used the same frequencies in the east and west. The separation of the beam by directional [[antenna]] allowed this dual use of the frequency, significantly increasing the capacity of satellite communication within an assigned frequency range. Although the initial requirement Intelsat VAT series was only for the Atlantic service, but also was given special attention during the project to provide service on the [[Indian Ocean]] and [[Pacific Ocean]].
The Intelsat IVA F-1 was part of the Intelsat IVA series which consisted of 6 satellites, of which five were successfully placed into orbit. All five satellites in the series were retired and operated an average of almost 4 years beyond their life expectancies. The satellite antenna allowed coverage from the land masses on both sides of the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] basin with four point beams and had sufficient insulation between the east beams and the western beams that used the same frequencies in the east and west. The separation of the beam by directional [[Antenna (radio)|antenna]] allowed this dual use of the frequency, significantly increasing the capacity of satellite communication within an assigned frequency range. Although the initial requirement Intelsat VAT series was only for the Atlantic service, but also was given special attention during the project to provide service on the [[Indian Ocean]] and [[Pacific Ocean]].


The satellite had 20 transponders (individual radio transmitters) compared to 12 on board each Intelsat IV satellite. It had a total height of 22 feet, 11 inches (7.01 meters) and a diameter of 7 feet, 9 inches (2.38 meters). The solar panels, covered with about 17,000 solar cells, provided primary energy of 600 Watts. The weight of the satellite, which had an orbiting life project of 7 years, was about £3335 (1,515&nbsp;kg).
The satellite had 20 transponders (individual radio transmitters) compared to 12 on board each Intelsat IV satellite. It had a total height of {{convert|22|ft|11|in|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} and a diameter of {{convert|7|ft|9|in|m|abbr=off|sp=us}}. The solar panels, covered with about 17,000 solar cells, provided primary energy of 600 Watts. The weight of the satellite, which had an orbiting life project of 7 years, was about {{convert|3335|lb|kg}}.<ref name="krebs">{{cite web|last1=Krebs |first1=Gunter |title=Gunter's Space Page |url=https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/intelsat-4a.htm |access-date=4 March 2021}}</ref>


The satellite was successfully launched into space on Sepember 26, 1975, by means of an [[Atlas-Centaur]] vehicle from the [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]], [[United States]]. It had a launch mass of 1,515&nbsp;kg.<ref>Krebs, Gunter. [http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/intelsat-4a.htm Intelsat-4A]. ''Gunter's Space Page''. Retrieved 22 April 2017.</ref>
The satellite was successfully launched into space on September 26, 1975, by means of an [[Atlas-Centaur]] vehicle from the [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]], [[United States]].<ref name="krebs" />


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Intelsat IV F-1
Intelsat IVA
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorIntelsat
COSPAR ID1975-091A[1]
SATCAT no.08330[2]
Mission duration7 years design life
Spacecraft properties
BusHS-353
ManufacturerHughes
Launch mass1,515 kilograms (3,340 lb)
BOL mass825 kilograms (1,819 lb)
Start of mission
Launch dateSeptember 26, 1975, 00:17 (1975-09-26UTC00:17Z) UTC
RocketAtlas SLV-3D Centaur-D1AR
Launch siteCape Canaveral LC-36B
End of mission
DisposalDecommissioned
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeGeostationary
Eccentricity0.18066
Perigee altitude547 kilometres (340 mi)
Apogee altitude3,603 kilometres (2,239 mi)
Inclination21.9 degrees
Period642.6 minutes
Epoch26 September 1975
Transponders
Band20 IEEE C-band (NATO G/H-band)
Intelsat IVA
← Intelsat IV F-8 (Intelsat IV)
Intelsat IVA F-2 →

Intelsat IVA F-1 was a geostationary communication satellite built by Hughes, it was owned by Intelsat. The satellite was based on the HS-353 platform and its estimated useful life was 7 years.

History

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The Intelsat IVA F-1 was part of the Intelsat IVA series which consisted of 6 satellites, of which five were successfully placed into orbit. All five satellites in the series were retired and operated an average of almost 4 years beyond their life expectancies. The satellite antenna allowed coverage from the land masses on both sides of the Atlantic basin with four point beams and had sufficient insulation between the east beams and the western beams that used the same frequencies in the east and west. The separation of the beam by directional antenna allowed this dual use of the frequency, significantly increasing the capacity of satellite communication within an assigned frequency range. Although the initial requirement Intelsat VAT series was only for the Atlantic service, but also was given special attention during the project to provide service on the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

The satellite had 20 transponders (individual radio transmitters) compared to 12 on board each Intelsat IV satellite. It had a total height of 22 feet 11 inches (6.99 meters) and a diameter of 7 feet 9 inches (2.36 meters). The solar panels, covered with about 17,000 solar cells, provided primary energy of 600 Watts. The weight of the satellite, which had an orbiting life project of 7 years, was about 3,335 pounds (1,513 kg).[3]

The satellite was successfully launched into space on September 26, 1975, by means of an Atlas-Centaur vehicle from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. INTELSAT 4A F-1. NSSDC Master Catalog. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  2. ^ INTELSAT 4A-F1 N2yo.com. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  3. ^ a b Krebs, Gunter. "Gunter's Space Page". Retrieved 4 March 2021.


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