Intelsat 904
| Industry | Satellite communications |
|---|---|
Area served | Asia, Australia, Europe |
| Products | Communications satellites |
| Website | www |
Intelsat 904 (also known as IS-904) is a satellite dedicated to communications, managed by Intelsat. It utilizes the SSL-1300HL bus, constructed by Space Systems/Loral, with a launch weight of 4,680 kilograms and an electrical power output of 8 kilowatts. Engineered for an operational lifespan of 13 years, Intelsat 904 offers service coverage spanning Asia, Australia, and Europe.
The satellite was deployed on February 23, 2002, aboard an Ariane 4 4L H10-3 launch vehicle from the ELA-2 launch complex at the Kourou facility. It maintains a geostationary orbit positioned at 60° west longitude. Equipped with 72 C band and 22 Ku band transponders, it supports a bandwidth capacity of 36 MHz. The effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) reaches 36 dBW for C band transmissions and can attain up to 54 dBW for Ku band signals covering Europe.
As a member of the Intelsat 9 series, Intelsat 904 succeeds Intelsat 903 and precedes Intelsat 905 within the program sequence.
Launch
The launch of Intelsat 904 took place on February 23, 2002, at 06:59 UTC, utilizing an Ariane 4 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.
Capacity and coverage
Positioned at 60 degrees east longitude, this satellite provides television broadcasting and internet connectivity across Europe, Asia, and Australia through its array of 76 C band and 22 Ku band transponders.
See also
External links
- https://www.lyngsat.com/Intelsat-904.html. Lyngsat
- www.intelsat.com. Intelsat