# NSS 806

> Communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q6036990](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6036990)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSS-806)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nss-806

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **NSS 806**:

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## Summary  
NSS 806 is a communications satellite launched in 1998 to provide telecommunications services from geostationary orbit. It was deployed using an Atlas II rocket from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36 and is also known as Intelsat 806.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 28, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Atlas II ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-014A  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Aliases**: Intelsat 806, Интелсат-806  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25239 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of NSS 806?  
A: NSS 806 is a telecommunications satellite designed to relay communications signals from geostationary orbit, supporting services like broadcasting and data transmission.  

### Q: Who launched NSS 806?  
A: It was launched by an Atlas II rocket, an American expendable launch system, from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36.  

### Q: Is NSS 806 still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its current operational status, but it was launched in 1998 and typically such satellites have a limited operational lifespan.  

## Why It Matters  
NSS 806 plays a critical role in global telecommunications infrastructure by enabling reliable signal transmission from geostationary orbit. Launched in 1998, it contributed to the expansion of satellite-based communication networks, supporting broadcasting, internet, and telephony services. Its deployment via the Atlas II rocket also highlights advancements in launch vehicle technology during the late 20th century.  

## Notable For  
- One of several satellites launched aboard the Atlas II rocket, a key expendable launch system of its era.  
- Operates in geostationary orbit, providing stable coverage for telecommunications.  
- Also recognized under alternate names like Intelsat 806, reflecting its role in international satellite consortia.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 28, 1998  
- **Vehicle**: Atlas II  
- **Site**: Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-014A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25239  

### Alternate Names  
- Intelsat 806  
- Интелсат-806  

### Significant Events  
- **Rocket Launch**: Occurred on February 28, 1998, at Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report