2017 · Arianespace
Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
successAriane 5 ECA | Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
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.
Overview
- Date / time
- September 29, 2017 at 09:56 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Mission
- Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit