Atlas IIAS | INTELSAT 805
The Intelsat VIII-VIII/A series has been designed to meet the needs of Intelsat users throughout the system for improved C-band coverage and service. These spacecraft will incorporate six-fold C-band frequency reuse, two-fold frequency reuse of expanded C-band capacity, and the highest C-band power level ever for an Intelsat satellite. Consequently, Intelsat VIII will provide significantly more C-band capacity for public switched telephony and Intelsat Business Service, better quality for video services, and encourage new international VSAT applications.
Mission Details
- Launch date: June 18, 1998 at 10:48 PM UTC
- Launch vehicle: Atlas IIAS
- Operator: Lockheed Martin
- Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
- Mission type: Communications