Intelsat 501
Intelsat 501 launched on 23 May 1981, 22:42 UTC on a Atlas SLV-3D Centaur from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Intelsat 501.
| Name | Intelsat 501 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 23 May 1981, 22:42 UTC |
| Vehicle | Atlas SLV-3D Centaur |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Company | United States Air Force |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Intelsat 501 |
| Orbit | Geostationary Orbit |
Questions
- When did Intelsat 501 launch?
- Intelsat 501 launched on 23 May 1981, 22:42 UTC.
- What rocket launched Intelsat 501?
- Intelsat 501 launched on a Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
- Where did Intelsat 501 launch from?
- Intelsat 501 launched from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
- What was the outcome of Intelsat 501?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.