Intelsat 2
Part of the Intelsat program
The Intelsat 2 series expanded ITSO coverage to include 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Intelsat 2A was never operationally useful due to a bad orbit, Intelsat 2B lasted for 2 years, and Intelsat 2C and 2D lasted for 3.5 years each.
Spacecraft
Spin stabilized.
Payload
Two transponders. Multiple access. 240 voice circuits or one TV channel.
| Country of Origin | International |
| Customer/User | ITSO |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hughes |
| Size | Cylinder: 67 cm long, 142 cm diameter |
| Orbit | All intended to go to geosynchronous. / 2A: 3161 km x 37244 km, incl. = 17.9 deg / 2B: GEO over Pacific / 2C: GEO over Atlantic / 2D: GEO over Pacific |
| Design Life | 3 years |
Launch Facts
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| Name | Int'l Desig. | Date | Site | Vehicle | Orbit | Mass(kg) |
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| Intelsat 2A | 1966-096A | 10/26/66 | ESMC | Delta E | HEO | 140 |
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| Intelsat 2B (Pacific 1) | 1967-001A | 1/11/67 | ESMC | Delta E | GEO | 87 |
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| Intelsat 2C (Atlantic 2) | 1967-026A | 3/23/67 | ESMC | Delta E | GEO | 192 |
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| Intelsat 2D (Pacific 2) | 1967-094A | 9/28/67 | ESMC | Delta E | GEO | 87 |
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