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Skynet IB

retired

CommunicationsHEOCOSPAR 1970-062ALaunched 8/19/1970

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Skynet 1B
Launch Vehicle: Thor Delta M
Launch Date: 8/19/1970
Last Contact: 8/22/1970

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 21,650 km
Inclination: 12 deg
Dry Mass: 107 kg
Total Mass: 243 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Communications
Payload Category: COM
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.K. Ministry of Defence
Manufacturer: Philco

Constellation

Name: Skynet military communications
Active Satellites: 6

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1970-062A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.225