# Intelsat V F-7

> Geostationary communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14771204](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14771204)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelsat_V_F-7)  
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## Summary
Intelsat V F-7 is a geostationary communications satellite designed for telecommunications. It was launched on October 19, 1983, aboard an Ariane 1 rocket from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: Communications satellite (instance of: artificial satellite for telecommunications)  
- **Launch Date**: October 19, 1983  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 1  
- **Launch Site**: Ensemble de Lancement Vega  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-105A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 14421  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on October 19, 1983, at Ensemble de Lancement Vega  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Intelsat V F-7?  
A: Intelsat V F-7 was a geostationary communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services, such as voice and data transmission.  

### Q: When and how was Intelsat V F-7 launched?  
A: It was launched on October 19, 1983, aboard an Ariane 1 rocket from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega launch site.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Intelsat V F-7?  
A: The COSPAR ID for Intelsat V F-7 is 1983-105A.  

## Why It Matters  
Intelsat V F-7 was part of the Intelsat V series, a critical group of satellites that expanded global telecommunications capabilities in the 1980s. As a geostationary satellite, it provided stable, long-term communication links for international broadcasting, telephony, and data services. Its successful launch and operation contributed to the growing infrastructure of satellite-based communication, enabling more reliable and widespread connectivity across continents.  

## Notable For  
- One of the Intelsat V series satellites, a key part of 1980s telecommunications infrastructure.  
- Launched aboard the Ariane 1, a pioneering rocket in the European space program.  
- Contributed to the expansion of geostationary satellite networks for global communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 19, 1983  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 1  
- **Launch Site**: Ensemble de Lancement Vega  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-105A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 14421  

### Role in Telecommunications  
- Part of the Intelsat V series, which enhanced global satellite communication.  
- Provided services such as voice, data, and broadcasting.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report