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2010 · Arianespace

Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1

successAriane 5 ECA | Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1

Intelsat 17 is an SSL built geostationary communications satellite operating at 66 degrees East, to replace the aging Intelsat-702. HYLAS-1 is a british satellite in geostationary orbit, to provide High Definition Television and broadband services to help poor covered parts of Europe. It will be stationed at 33.5 degrees West.

Overview

Date / time
November 26, 2010 at 06:39 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 2

HYLAS 1
GEO
INTELSAT 17 (IS-17)
GEO