Aurora 1
Also called Satcom 5
General
| Designation | 13631 / 82105A |
| Launch date | 28 Oct 1982 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Mission | Telecommunications |
| Geostationary orbit | see below |
| Launch vehicle | Thor Delta #165 |
| Mass at launch | 1084 kg |
Location
| Begin | End | Position |
| L: 28 Oct 1982 | 139°W | |
| 1992? | 143°W | |
| Feb 1995 | ... | 105°W |
End of life
| Out of service | unknown, Apr 1991? |
Technical data
Specifications
C-band
| Main transponders | 24 |
| Backup transponders | 4 |
| Power | 8.5 W (SSPA) |
| Bandwidth | 36 MHz |
| Coverage | |
| EIRP max | 34 dBW |
| Polarization | linear |
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