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Skynet 4E

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
25639 / 1999-009B
Operator
Paradigm

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
1° W (42.2° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Airbus Defence and Space
Model
ECS Bus
Mass
1500 kg

Launch

Launch date
26 Feb 1999
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44L
Design life
6 yr

Beacons

7249.995L7372.700L7397.500L

Comment

4 x SHF transponders, 2 x UHF transponders, 2 x C-band transponders to provide services for UK's armed forces, government departments, agencies and other organizations that require secure communications.