The launch schedule for Intelsat 5-B, the prime Intelsat satellite to provide communications services between the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, is presented. The planned placement of the satellite into an elliptical transfer orbit, and circularization of the orbit at geosynchronous altitude over the equator are described. Characteristics of the Atlas Centaur launch vehicle, AC-56, are given. The launch operation is summarized and the launch sequence presented. The Intelsat team and contractors are listed.


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    Title :

    Intelsat satellite scheduled for launch


    Publication date :

    1981-05-15


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English