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2012 · Arianespace

Intelsat 20 & HYLAS 2

successAriane 5 ECA | Intelsat 20 & HYLAS 2

Intelsat 20 is an SSL built geostationary communications satellite operating at 68.5 degrees East, to replace the aging Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 10. HYLAS-2 is a british satellite in geostationary orbit, to provide High Definition Television and broadband services to cover Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It will be stationed at 31 degrees East.

Overview

Date / time
August 2, 2012 at 08:54 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
Intelsat 20 & HYLAS 2
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 2

HYLAS 2
GEO
INTELSAT 20 (IS-20)
GEO