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Intelsat 22

Communications satellite. Intelsat 22 was launched on March 25, 2012 aboard a Proton-M/Briz-M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2012-011ANORAD 38098United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
Intelsat IS-22
Common name
Intelsat 22
International designator
2012-011A
NORAD catalog number
38098
GCAT identifier
S38098
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/650

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
IntIS
Owner
Intelsat SA (US)
Country
United States
Builder
Boeing Satellite Development Center, El Segundo
Platform (bus)
BSS-702MP

Launch

Date
March 25, 2012 · 12:10 UTC
Launch record
2012-011Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC200/39

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,783 km
Apogee
35,788 km
Inclination
0.06°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 8, 2023

Size

Mass
6,249 kg
Dry mass
3,200 kg
Length
6.9 m
Diameter
3.20 m
Span
36.9 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q1634131 (CC0).