Intelsat 603

Intelsat 603 is a Satellite of the Luxembourg Intelsat Intelsat 603 technology company is in an inclined orbit. The satellite was the third of five Intelsat VI series and just like the other cylindrical in shape, with a diameter of 3.65 m and a height of 5.33 m.

The launch on 14 March 1990 at the top of a rocket of the type 3 Titan (Titan flight number 154) backfired when the second stage is not separate from the satellite. In order to prevent re-entry into Earth's atmosphere and burn-out of Intelsat, the engines of the satellites were even used. So he could be spent on a low orbit of about 370.4 kilometers (200 nautical miles ).

The bust has been removed during the launched on 7 May 1992 Space Shuttle mission STS- 49: On May 13, 1992 Intelsat 603 was captured by the astronauts and fitted with a new engine, so the satellite could reach an inclined orbit. The capture of the 4215 kg heavy Intelsat was not until the third attempt and made outdoor use the spaceman necessary with a total duration of about 17 hours.

Intelsat 603 is now no longer in regular use. In September 2010, the satellite was in position 11.5 ° East with over 7 ° Inclination.

Reception

The satellite can be received in Europe, Africa, North and South America and the Middle East.

The transfer is done in C- and Ku- band.

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