Boeing 601

GPTKB entity

Statements (105)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:advances improved signal processing
gptkbp:application gptkb:Telecommunications
broadcasting and data services
gptkbp:bus_connections gptkb:Boeing_601_bus
gptkbp:capacity supports multiple users
gptkbp:communication broadcasting and data services
gptkbp:communication_payload C-band and Ku-band transponders
gptkbp:communication_system C-band and Ku-band
gptkbp:constellation part of larger constellations
gptkbp:customer_base diverse global customer base
gptkbp:data_transmission high data transmission rates
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1994
multiple successful launches
gptkbp:decommissioned various dates
gptkbp:design 15 years
modular design
gptkbp:design_features modular design
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Boeing_Satellite_Systems
gptkbp:development 1980s to 1990s
gptkbp:economic_impact significant impact on satellite communications
significant impact on satellite communications market
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1986
gptkb:1994
gptkbp:frequency C-band
Ku-band
C-band and Ku-band
gptkbp:has_units over 30
over 20
gptkbp:home_ground multiple ground stations
Boeing ground control systems
Boeing ground segment systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boeing 601
gptkbp:key_feature high power and capacity
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1986
gptkb:1994
various launch dates
gptkbp:launch_mass approximately 2,500 kg
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:International_Launch_Services
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_II
gptkbp:launched over 30 missions
over 20 launches
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future satellite designs
Boeing 601 legacy satellites
established Boeing as a leader in satellite technology
gptkbp:lifespan 15 years
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:market_segment commercial satellite market
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Intelsat
gptkbp:number_built over 20
gptkbp:operational_status operational until decommissioned.
gptkbp:operational_use 15 years
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:geostationary_orbit
gptkb:first_generation_of_Boeing_satellites
gptkb:Boeing_601_bus
gptkb:Boeing_satellite_bus
modular design
various networks
high reliability ratings
geostationary satellite
advanced communication features
designed for long-term operation
automated satellite control systems
gptkbp:orbital_altitude various slots
various orbital slots
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 0 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 24 hours
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:part_of_series gptkb:Boeing_600_series
gptkbp:partnerships collaborations with various companies
gptkbp:payload_capacity multiple transponders
up to 24 transponders
5 k W
gptkbp:payload_flexibility flexible payload configurations
gptkbp:powers up to 5 k W
approximately 5 k W
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance complies with international regulations
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing R& D for improvements
gptkbp:satellite_architecture modular architecture
gptkbp:satellite_upgrades capable of upgrades during service life
gptkbp:service 15 years
2010s
gptkbp:service_area global service area
gptkbp:services_provided various telecommunications companies
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Boeing_702
gptkbp:technology advanced satellite technology
gptkbp:telecom_applications broadcasting, data, and voice services
gptkbp:telecommunications_service various services
gptkbp:transponders C-band transponders
Ku-band transponders
up to 24 transponders
up to 32 transponders
gptkbp:type geostationary satellite
gptkbp:user_countries various international telecommunications companies
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,500 kg
approximately 2,500 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TDRS_satellites
gptkb:Intelsat_603
gptkb:MEASAT-3a
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5