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The satellite will be operated by the International
Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT), to relay
communications and television transmissions to North and South
America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. This is the fourth spacecraft of seven Intelsat 9-series satellites ordered from
Space Systems/Loral by Intelsat.
| Intelsat
904
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2002 007A
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Scheduled
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Intelsat
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| Mission |
Telecommunications
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| Manufacturer / Model |
Space
Systems / Loral
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LS - 1300HL
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| Launch Mass |
4723
kg (10,410 lbm)
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| Dimensions, stowed |
2.8
x 3.5 x 5.56 m (9.2 x 11.5 x 18.25 ft)
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| Mission Orbit |
GSO
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60°E
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| Design Life |
13
years
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| Power (EOL) |
8.600
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
44L |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
23
February 2002
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06:59
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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