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2017 · Arianespace

Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a

successAriane 5 ECA | Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a

Intelsat 37e is a geostationary communications satellite for Intelsat, another one of the EpicNG series. It weighs about 6700 kg and is equipped with C-band, Ku-band and Ka-band transopnders. Intelsat 37e is a replacement for the Intelsat 901 spacecraft in the 18° W orbital slot, covering Europe, Africa, South America and North America. BSAT-4a is a geostationary communications satellite for the Japanese satellite operator B-SAT. Satellite is equipped with 24 Ku transponders and weighs about 3500 kg. It is to reside in 110° East orbital position, providing high-resolution direct television broadcasting to Japan.

Overview

Date / time
September 29, 2017 at 09:56 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 2

BSAT-4A
GEO
INTELSAT 37E (IS-37E)
GEO