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1997 · Arianespace

INTELSAT 801

successAriane 44P | INTELSAT 801

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.

Overview

Date / time
March 1, 1997 at 01:07 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 2
Mission
INTELSAT 801
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44P →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 1

INTELSAT 801 (IS-801)
GEO