Skynet 4A
General
| Designation | 20401 / 90001A |
| Launch date | 1 Jan 1990 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Mission | Military: telecommunications |
| Geostationary orbit | see below |
| Launch vehicle | Titan 3 #153 |
End of life
| Out of service | Jun 2005 |
| Cause | Moved to the junk orbit |
Location
| Begin | End | Position |
| L: 1 Jan 1990 | 5°E | |
| 1991 | 29 and 65°E (gulf war) | |
| Feb 1995 | Jun 2005 | 34°W, inclined |
External resources
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Technical data
Specifications
UHF-band
X-band
EHF-band
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