October 26, 1966 11:05 pm
INTELSAT II F-1
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Thor Delta E1
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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The Intelsat II series of satellites, first launched in 1966, marked the third generation of communications satellites developed by Hughes.
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:05 UTC
Window Close
23:05 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 26, 1966 · 23:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Target Orbit
Geosynchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
INTELSAT II F-1
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Destination
Geosynchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The Intelsat II series of satellites, first launched in 1966, marked the third generation of communications satellites developed by Hughes.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17B
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:05 UTC
Window Close
23:05 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 26, 1966 · 23:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Target Orbit
Geosynchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
INTELSAT II F-1
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Destination
Geosynchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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