# Intelsat 6B

> satellite providing television and communication services for Intelsat

**Wikidata**: [Q14559258](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14559258)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelsat_6B)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/intelsat-6b

## Summary
Intelsat 6B is a communications satellite that provides television and telecommunication services for Intelsat. Launched in 1998, it was deployed using an Ariane 42L rocket from the ELA-2 launch site.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: Communications satellite (instance of artificial satellite designed for telecommunications).  
- **Launch Date**: December 22, 1998 (verified via COSPAR ID: 1998-075A).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 42L rocket (part of the Ariane 4 series).  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2 (Guiana Space Centre).  
- **Alternative Names**: Also known as PAS-6B or PanAmSat 6B.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25585.  
- **Operator**: Intelsat (primary provider of satellite services).  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on December 22, 1998, from ELA-2.  

## FAQs
### Q: What was Intelsat 6B used for?  
A: It provided television and communication services for Intelsat, supporting global telecommunications.  

### Q: When was Intelsat 6B launched?  
A: It was launched on December 22, 1998, aboard an Ariane 42L rocket.  

### Q: What other names is Intelsat 6B known by?  
A: It is also referred to as PAS-6B or PanAmSat 6B.  

## Why It Matters
Intelsat 6B played a critical role in expanding global telecommunications infrastructure, enabling reliable television broadcasting and communication services. As part of Intelsat's fleet, it contributed to the company's mission of connecting people and businesses worldwide via satellite. Its successful deployment underscored the capabilities of the Ariane 42L rocket and reinforced Intelsat's position as a leader in satellite communications.  

## Notable For
- **Reliable Service**: Provided essential television and communication services for Intelsat.  
- **Ariane 42L Launch**: Demonstrated the effectiveness of the Ariane 4 series rockets.  
- **Alternative Identifiers**: Recognized under multiple names (PAS-6B, PanAmSat 6B).  

## Body
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 22, 1998.  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 42L (a variant of the Ariane 4 series).  
- **Site**: ELA-2 at the Guiana Space Centre.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number**: 25585 (Satellite Catalog Number).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-075A (official international designation).  

### Operational Role  
- **Primary Function**: Telecommunications and television broadcasting.  
- **Operator**: Intelsat, a major global satellite service provider.  

### Alternative Names  
- PAS-6B  
- PanAmSat 6B

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report