Date of launch (location):
June 10, 1976 (ETR)
Launch vehicle:
Delta 2914
Weight (kg):
655
Shape:
Cylindrical with three antennas
mounted on one end
Dimensions (m):
3.66 overall length
2.13 diameter
Power source:
Solar cells plus NiCd
batteries
NASA's role:
Launch vehicle and ground support
(reimbursable)
Cooperating organizations:
NASA and Comsat General
Prime contractor:
Hughes Aircraft Co.
Objectives:
Participate in a three-satellite
maritime commercial communications system (Pacific
link).
Results:
Successful.
Reference: NASA, "Project Marisat B," Press Release 76-June 1976.