Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessIntelsat 29e · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016, 23:20 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016, 23:20 UTC – Thursday, Jan 28, 2016, 00:40 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Intelsat 29e
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Covering North and South America Intelsat 29e will provide high bandwidth C and Ku-Band services for fixed and mobile customers. The satellite will be located at 50 degrees west in a geostationary orbit for its operational lifespan of 15 years. With over 3000kg of propellant the craft will weigh 6300kg when launched and will have 2 solar arrays to provide power. Intelsat 29e will launch on the Ariane 5 on its own, as no suitable secondary payload could be found
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