# Intelsat V F-8

> communications satellite operated by Intelsat

**Wikidata**: [Q14771203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14771203)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelsat_V_F-8)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/intelsat-v-f-8

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Intelsat V F-8**:

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## Summary  
Intelsat V F-8 is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat, launched in 1984 to facilitate telecommunications. It was deployed using an Ariane 1 rocket from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega launch site.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: March 5, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-023A ([reference](https://www.wikipedia.org/))  
- **Launch vehicle**: Ariane 1 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch site**: Ensemble de Lancement Vega ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN)**: 14786 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikipedia.org/))  
- **Operator**: Intelsat  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Intelsat V F-8?  
A: It was designed as a telecommunications satellite to relay signals for voice, data, and broadcast services.  

### Q: Which rocket launched Intelsat V F-8?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 1 rocket, a member of the Ariane family.  

### Q: Where was Intelsat V F-8 launched from?  
A: It was launched from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega site.  

## Why It Matters  
Intelsat V F-8 played a critical role in global telecommunications infrastructure during the 1980s. As part of the Intelsat V series, it helped expand international communications capabilities, enabling reliable long-distance voice and data transmission. Its successful deployment via Ariane 1 also demonstrated the viability of European launch vehicles for commercial satellite missions, contributing to the competitiveness of the space industry.  

## Notable For  
- One of several satellites in the Intelsat V series, a key telecommunications platform of its era.  
- Launched using Ariane 1, marking a milestone in European space launch capabilities.  
- Contributed to the globalization of communications by supporting international signal relay.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 5, 1984  
- **Vehicle**: Ariane 1  
- **Site**: Ensemble de Lancement Vega  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog number**: 14786  
- **COSPAR designation**: 1984-023A  

### Operational Role  
- **Primary function**: Telecommunications (voice, data, broadcasting)  
- **Operator**: Intelsat  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report