Satcom-K 1 [RCA]
Satcom K1 and K2 were the third generation of geostationary comsats built for RCA Americom.
These satellites were built by RCA Astro, later GE, using their enlarged three-axis stabilized AS-4000 bus. They featured a 16 Ku--band transponder communications payload. Life time was 10 years.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | RCA Satcom → GE Satcom |
Contractors: | RCA Astro |
Equipment: | 16 (+4) Ku-band transponders |
Configuration: | AS-4000 |
Propulsion: | Star-37XFP |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 10 years |
Mass: | 1900 kg (1021 kg BOL) |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Satcom K1 | 1986-003B | 12.01.1986 | CCK LC-39A | Shuttle [PAM-D2] | with Columbia F7 (STS 61-C) | |
Satcom K2 | 1985-109D | 27.11.1985 | CCK LC-39A | Shuttle [PAM-D2] | with Atlantis F2 (STS 61-B), Aussat A2, Morelos 2, OEX Target |