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Intelsat 36

Communications satellite. Intelsat 36 was launched on August 24, 2016 aboard a Ariane 5ECA from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2016-053ANORAD 41747United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
Intelsat IS-36
Common name
Intelsat 36
International designator
2016-053A
NORAD catalog number
41747
GCAT identifier
S41747
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1287

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
IntIS
Owner
Intelsat SA (US)
Country
United States
Builder
SS/Loral (MDA)
Platform (bus)
LS-1300

Launch

Date
August 24, 2016 · 22:16 UTC
Launch record
2016-053Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,775 km
Apogee
35,797 km
Inclination
0.06°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 23, 2023

Size

Mass
3,253 kg
Dry mass
1,800 kg
Length
5.6 m
Diameter
3.00 m
Span
24.7 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q18465856 (CC0).