Ariane 42L
SuccessINTELSAT 803 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Tuesday, Sep 23, 1997, 23:58 UTC
Launch window
Tuesday, Sep 23, 1997, 23:58 UTC – Tuesday, Sep 23, 1997, 23:58 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
INTELSAT 803
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
The Intelsat VIII-VIII/A series has been designed to meet the needs of Intelsat users throughout the system for improved C-band coverage and service. These spacecraft will incorporate six-fold C-band frequency reuse, two-fold frequency reuse of expanded C-band capacity, and the highest C-band power level ever for an Intelsat satellite. Consequently, Intelsat VIII will provide significantly more C-band capacity for public switched telephony and Intelsat Business Service, better quality for video services, and encourage new international VSAT applications.
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