Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialThe 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.
Orbital Attempt
#4,173
ASA Mission
#99
Pad Launch
#74
Location Launch
#109
Designator
1997-053
Sep 23, 1997, 11:58 PM
1 update
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Sep 23, 1997, 8:58 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
