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Satcom K1, K2
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References:
- Donald H. Martin: Communication Satellites, Aerospace Press, 1991, p 159-165
Further Satcom missions:
- Satcom 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4 [AS-3000]
- Satcom 1R, 2R, 5, C1, C3, C4, C5 [AS-3000]
- Satcom 4R [HS-376]
- Satcom K1, K2 [AS-4000]
- Satcom K3, K4 [AS-5000]
