launched from USA

Intelsat 3-1

Failure
SEP 19196800:09:00 UTC

Pitch gyroscope failure led to loss of control starting at T+20 seconds. RSO T+110 seconds.

launched from SLC-17A Canaveral

aboard Delta M Delta 59 into GSO

Payload

Intelsat 3-1

Communication Satellite

last updated Jun 19, 2026