Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessIntelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016, 22:16 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016, 22:00 UTC – Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016, 22:22 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 33e & Intelsat 36
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36 are communication satellites. Intelsat 33e will cover Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Intelsat 36 will cover Africa and South Asia. Both contain C-band transponders, Ku-band transponders and have an expected life span or about 15 years.
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