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Intasat

Spacecraft · Spain

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Intasat 1
Intasat 1
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Spanish communications technology satellite. Science, ionosphere satellite for INTA, Spain. Launched 1974.

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Country
Spain
Launch Vehicles
Thor, Delta, Delta 2310, INTA, Delta 2000
Bibliography
2, 279, 6

Chronology

1 event

1974 November 15

17:11 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Delta 2310.
  • Intasat 1 - . Payload: Intasat. Mass: 20 kg (44 lb). Nation: Spain. Agency: INTA. Class: Technology. Type: Communications technology satellite. Spacecraft: Intasat. USAF Sat Cat: 7531 . COSPAR: 1974-089C. Apogee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 114.90 min.