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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 third spacecraft of seven Intelsat 9-series satellites ordered from
Space Systems/Loral by Intelsat.
| Intelsat
903
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2002 016A
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Launched
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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 |
4726 kg (10,416 lbm)
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| Dimensions, stowed |
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| Mission Orbit |
GSO
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34.5°W
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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 |
Proton
K/DM3 |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
30
March 2002
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17:25
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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