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NSS 5

Also known as Intelsat 803

deorbited

Identification

Position50° E (50.6° W)
NORAD / COSPAR24957 / 1997-053A
OperatorSES S.A.
OrbitGEO
Call signS2691/S2801

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ModelAS-7000
Mass3412 kg
Dry mass2000 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 42L

Beacons

11452R12501V

Comment

38 C-band and 6 Ku-band transponders to provide services for Pacific Ocean region (shared capacity with Intelsat). Placeholder for Turksat 4B satellite.

Lifetime
23 Sep 1997Launched
14 yrDesign life
28.9 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Sep 2011End of life
Satellite is deorbited