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Thor 6

Also known as Intelsat 1W, IS-1W

active

Identification

Position1° W (0.9° W)
NORAD / COSPAR36033 / 2009-058B
OperatorSpace Norway AS
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerThales Group
ModelSpacebus-4000B2
Mass3049 kg
Dry mass1255 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

Beacons

11703 RHCP (Global)11704H (KU1)(11705H)

Comment

36 (16 FSS and 20 BSS) active Ku-band transponders to provide high power direct-to-home (DTH) television services to the Nordic countries and to serve the growing broadcasting demands within Central and Eastern Europe.

Lifetime
29 Oct 2009Launched
15 yrDesign life
16.8 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Oct 2024End of life
Design lifetime exceeded by 1.8 years
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