Intelsat K

Part of the Intelsat program

Intelsat K is a single spacecraft purchased to meet critical requirements for Ku-band capacity over the Atlantic region, driven primarily by international broadcasters. The satellite was purchased from GE Americom while under construction (as Satcom K4) and required extensive payload modifications.

Spacecraft
Based on GE 5000 series bus. 3-axis stabilized using magnetotorquers. Hydrazine propulsion system. Two large solar panels with 1-axis articulation provide 4800 W BOL. 4 50 Ahr NiH batteries.

Payload
16 Ku-band transponders which can be configured into 32 high quality television channels. Permits access from ground antennas 1.2 meters dia. and smaller.

Country of Origin	International
Customer/User	ITSO
Manufacturer(s)	GE Astro Space
Size	Box structure
Orbit	Geosynchronous over Atlantic
Design Life	10 years

Launch Facts

Name	Int'l Desig.	Date	Site	Vehicle	Orbit	Mass(kg)
Notes
Intelsat K	1992-032A	6/10/92	ESMC	Atlas 2A	GEO	2928
21.5 deg W