Intelsat 701

Also known as IS-701, Intelsat 7-F1

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 22871 / 1993-066A
Call sign: S2400
Operator: Intelsat

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 29° W (77.6° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300
Mass: 3642 kg
Dry mass: 1450 kg

Launch

Launch date: 22 Oct 1993
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 44L
Design life: 10 yr

Beacons

3947.5RHCP3948.0RHCP3950.0V3952.0RHCP3952.5RHCP11198RHCP11452RHCP12501H11701V

Comment

26 C-band and 10 Ku-band transponders; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks. Planned for relocation to 29.5 W orbital position