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Skynet 4B

retired

Orbit: GEOLaunched 12/11/1988

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 655 kg
Total Mass: 1433 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.K. Ministry of Defence

Manufacturer

Launch Mission

Skynet 4B/Astra 1A

12/11/1988