# Telstar 402

> 1994 American telecommunications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q16061387](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16061387)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_402)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/telstar-402

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Telstar 402**:

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## Summary  
Telstar 402 is an American telecommunications satellite launched in 1994. It was designed for geostationary orbit and deployed via an Ariane 42L rocket to provide communication services. The satellite is classified as a communications satellite, a type of artificial satellite used for telecommunication purposes.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 9, 1994 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 42L rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2 at the Guiana Space Centre ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1994-058A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 23249 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Telstar 402?  
A: Telstar 402 was designed as a telecommunications satellite to facilitate communication services from geostationary orbit.  

### Q: How was Telstar 402 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 42L rocket from the ELA-2 launch site on September 9, 1994.  

### Q: Is Telstar 402 still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its current operational status, but it was launched in 1994 and served as a communications satellite.  

## Why It Matters  
Telstar 402 represents a key milestone in satellite communications during the mid-1990s. As part of the Telstar series, it contributed to expanding global telecommunications infrastructure, enabling reliable data and voice transmission across vast distances. Its deployment via the Ariane 42L rocket also highlights the international collaboration in space technology, as Ariane rockets were a preferred choice for commercial satellite launches. Geostationary satellites like Telstar 402 played a critical role in broadcasting, military communications, and global connectivity, laying groundwork for modern satellite networks.  

## Notable For  
- **Early 1990s Deployment**: Part of a wave of advanced telecommunications satellites launched in the mid-1990s.  
- **Ariane 42L Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Ariane 4 series for commercial payloads.  
- **Geostationary Orbit**: Positioned to provide consistent coverage for communication services.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 9, 1994  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 42L  
- **Site**: ELA-2, Guiana Space Centre  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary  
- **Catalog Number**: 23249  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1994-058A  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of**: Communications satellite  

### Significant Events  
- **Rocket Launch**: Occurred on September 9, 1994, from ELA-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report