# PAS-4

> American geostationary spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q2048763](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2048763)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAS-4)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pas-4

## Summary  
PAS-4 is an American geostationary communications satellite launched in 1995 to provide telecommunications services. It was deployed via an Ariane 42L rocket and operates in a fixed orbital position, enabling continuous coverage for its intended regions.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 3, 1995  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 42L rocket  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2 (Guiana Space Centre)  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-040A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 23636  
- **Aliases**: PanAmSat 4  
- **Primary Function**: Telecommunications  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was PAS-4 launched?  
A: PAS-4 was launched on August 3, 1995.  

### Q: What type of satellite is PAS-4?  
A: PAS-4 is a geostationary communications satellite designed for telecommunications.  

### Q: What rocket launched PAS-4?  
A: PAS-4 was launched using an Ariane 42L rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
PAS-4 plays a critical role in global telecommunications by providing consistent coverage from its geostationary orbit. As part of the PanAmSat fleet, it supports services such as television broadcasting, telephone communications, and data transmission. Its launch on an Ariane 42L rocket highlights the collaboration between American satellite operators and European launch providers, contributing to the expansion of global communication infrastructure in the 1990s.  

## Notable For  
- **Geostationary Operation**: Maintains a fixed position over Earth, enabling continuous service.  
- **Ariane 42L Launch**: Utilized a variant of the Ariane 4 rocket family.  
- **PanAmSat Affiliation**: Part of the PanAmSat satellite constellation, a major player in 1990s telecommunications.  
- **ELA-2 Launch Site**: Launched from the historic ELA-2 pad at the Guiana Space Centre.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 3, 1995  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 42L (Ariane 4 series)  
- **Launch Pad**: ELA-2, Guiana Space Centre  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **SCN**: 23636  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-040A  
- **Aliases**: PanAmSat 4  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary  

### Mission Purpose  
PAS-4 was designed to deliver telecommunications services, including television, telephony, and data transmission, to users in the Americas and adjacent regions. Its geostationary orbit allows for uninterrupted coverage, a key advantage for broadcast and communication networks.  

### Technical Context  
- **Operator**: Implied to be PanAmSat (based on satellite designation).  
- **Nationality**: American-built spacecraft.  
- **Legacy**: Part of the 1990s expansion of commercial satellite communications.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013