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Intelsat 31/DLA-2
Proton-M Briz-MInternational Launch Services81/24 (81P)
Thursday, June 9, 2016 · 07:10 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Proton-M Briz-M
Profile →Proton-M Blok DM-03 is a four stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle. It is a Proton-M with an added DM-03 Fourth stage.
Height58.2 m
LEO Payload21,000 kg
Launches42
Successes40
Mission Brief
Also known as DLA-2, Intelsat 31 is a 6300kg geostationary communications satellite built on the SSL 1300 platform. Co-located at 95 degrees west with Galaxy 3C and Intelsat 30 (DLA-1), the craft will provide services to Latin America. The satellite is equipped with 10 C and 72 Ku-band transponders, with the majority being used by DirectTV for their DTH service. Powered by 2 solar arrays the satellite is expected to remain operational for 15 years.
PayloadIntelsat 31/DLA-2
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerInternational Launch Services
Stages4
Pad81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
46.071°N, 62.985°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
