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Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a

Ariane 5 ECAArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3
Friday, September 29, 2017 · 09:56 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Ariane 5 ECA

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The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientif...

Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches356
Successes311

Provider

Arianespace

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Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles...

Mission Brief

Intelsat 37e is a geostationary communications satellite for Intelsat, another one of the EpicNG series. It weighs about 6700 kg and is equipped with C-band, Ku-band and Ka-band transopnders. Intelsat 37e is a replacement for the Intelsat 901 spacecraft in the 18° W orbital slot, covering Europe, Africa, South America and North America. BSAT-4a is a geostationary communications satellite for the Japanese satellite operator B-SAT. Satellite is equipped with 24 Ku transponders and weighs about 3500 kg. It is to reside in 110° East orbital position, providing high-resolution direct television broadcasting to Japan.

PayloadIntelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.239°N, 52.768°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.