Satcom C1 Specifications

Orbital Location: 137° West Longitude

C-band Transponders
Coverage: 50-state

24 Transponders @ 36 MHz

RF Power: 10 watts
Amp Type: Solid State
Amp Redundancy: 7-for-6
Receiver Redundancy: 4-for-2

Beacon Info: 3700.5 V, 4199.5 H

Launch Date: November 20, 1990
Launch Mass: 1167 kg (2574 lbs)
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 42P
Length: 52 feet (arrays deployed)
Expected Lifetime: over 12 years


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