Satcom C1, C3, C4, C5 (Aurora 2)
Satcom C5 (Aurora 2) [Alascom]
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | GE Satcom |
| Contractors: | RCA Astro → GE Astro |
| Equipment: | 24 (+4) C-band transponders |
| Configuration: | AS-3000 |
| Propulsion: | Star-30BP (#C1), Star-30C (#C3, C4, C5) |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 1169 kg (682 kg BOL) |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satcom C1 | 20.11.1990 | Ko ELA-2 | Ariane-42P H10 | with GStar 4 | |
| Satcom C3 | 10.09.1992 | Ko ELA-2 | Ariane-44LP H10+ | with Hispasat 1A | |
| Satcom C4 | 31.08.1992 | CC LC-17B | Delta-7925 | ||
| Satcom C5 (Aurora 2) | 29.05.1991 | CC LC-17B | Delta-7925 |
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