|
 The
1489 kg (3276 lbm) Skynet 4F was built by Astrium for the British
Ministry of Defense. The satellite is equipped with 8 transponders
(4 SHF, 2 UHF and 2 S Band transponders) and has a design life of
8 years. Beginning of life power is 2.000 kW. The stowed
dimensions of the satellite are 1.45 m x 1.76 m x 1.91 m (4.8 ft x
5.8 ft x 6.3 ft). Skynet
4F will be located at either 1°W or 6°E.
| Skynet
4F
|
|
SATELLITE
|
| Int'l Designation |
2001
005B
|
launched
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
British
Ministry of Defense
|
| Mission |
Telecommunication
|
| Launch Mass |
1489
kg (3276 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
1.45
x 1.76 x 1.913 m (4.8 x 5.8 x 6.3 ft)
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
1°W
or 6°E
|
| Transponders |
4
SHF, 2 UHF and 2-S Band transponders
|
| Design Life |
8
years
|
| Power (BOL) |
2.000
kW
|
|
LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
44L |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2001
Feb 7
|
23:06
|
| Co-passenger(s) |
Sicral
1 |
|
FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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