Skynet 1A, 1B

 

Skynet 1A

Nation: UK
Type / Application: Military communication
Operator: MoD
Contractors:
Equipment: ?
Configuration: Skynet-1 Bus
Propulsion: Star-17A
Power: Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
Lifetime:
Mass:
Orbit: GEO
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Skynet 1A 22.11.1969 CC LC-17A Delta-M
Skynet 1B 19.08.1970 CC LC-17A Delta-M