SKYNET 1

retired

Position104° W (103.9° W)

NORAD / COSPAR4250 / 1969-101A

OperatorParadigm

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerPhilco Ford Space & Reentry Systems Division

ModelSkynet-1 Bus

Mass—

Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS

Launch vehicleThor Delta M

Bus: Skynet-1 Bus | Manufacturer: Philco Ford Space & Reentry Systems Division | Power: Solar cells (body mounted), batteries | Propulsion: Star-17A

Lifetime

22 Nov 1969Launched

5 yrDesign life

56.7 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Nov 1974End of life

Satellite is retired