Satcom K1, K2

 

Satcom-K 1 [Lockheed]

 

Nation: USA
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: RCA Satcom -> GE Satcom
Contractors: RCA Astro
Equipment: 16 (+4) Ku-band transponders
Configuration: AS-4000
Propulsion: Star-37XFP
Lifetime:
Mass: 1900 kg (1021 kg BOL)
Orbit: GEO

 

Satellite Date LS   Launcher Remarks:
Satcom K1 12.01.1986 CC LC-39A Shuttle [PAM-D2] with Columbia F7 (STS 61-C)
Satcom K2 27.11.1985 CC LC-39A Shuttle [PAM-D2] with Atlantis F2 (STS 61-B), Aussat A2, Morelos 2, OEX Target

  

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Last update: 27.09.2009
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