Nutzlast / Mission
Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1
Typ
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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.
