Mission operation report: INTELSAT V-C(F-3)

This third in a series of improved INTELSAT commercial communication satellites has a cpaa capacity of 12,000 voice circuits plus two television channels. An Atlas-Centaur vehicle inserts the satellite into a transfer orbit which enables the spacecraft apogee motor to inject the satellite into a synchronous orbit. The dimensions, general characteristics, and communications features are summarized. The maritime communications subsystems and the communications payload are described. Telemetry, tracking and command, propulsion, electric power, and the launch vehicle characteristics are also discussed.