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AS 5000
Satcom K3
Satcom K3
Credit: Manufacturer Image
American communications satellite. 3-axis stabilization with momentum wheels, magnetic torquers, Earth sensors and 20 blowdown monopropellant hydrazine thrusters.

Status: Operational 1991. First Launch: 1991-03-02. Last Launch: 1992-06-10. Number: 4 . Gross mass: 2,862 kg (6,309 lb). Height: 2.80 m (9.10 ft). Span: 24.00 m (78.00 ft).

Two solar arrays provide 4850 W BOL, 4 50 Ah NiH batteries. GEO insertion provided by 2 500N bipropellant motors. 16 Ku-band transponders (with six spares)


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Astra 1B Communication (Direct Broadcasting) satellite built by GE Astrospace for SES, Luxembourg. Launched 1991. Used the AS-5000 bus.

Anik E 1, 2 Communication satellite built by GE for Telesat Canada, Canada. Launched 1991. Used the AS-5000 bus.

Intelsat K / NSS-K Null

Satcom K3, K4 Communication satellite built by RCA Astro for RCA Satcom => GE Satcom. Used the AS-5000 bus.

Family: Communications, Geosynchronous orbit. Country: USA. Launch Vehicles: Atlas, Ariane, Ariane 44LP, Ariane 44P, Atlas IIA. Projects: Anik, Astra, Intelsat. Launch Sites: Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral LC36B, Kourou, Kourou ELA2. Agency: SES, Astro Space. Bibliography: 2, 278, 279, 6, 12101, 12102, 12103.
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Anik E1Anik E1
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Intelsat KIntelsat K
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1991 March 2 - . 23:36 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA2. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44LP.
1991 April 4 - . 23:33 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA2. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44P.
1991 September 26 - . 23:43 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA2. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44P.
1992 June 10 - . 00:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC36B. LV Family: Atlas. Launch Vehicle: Atlas IIA.

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