Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialIntelsat 901 (IS-901) was the first of 9 new Intelsat satellites launched in June 2001 at 342°E, providing Ku-band spot beam coverage for Europe and C-band coverage for the Atlantic Ocean region. It is capable of selectable split uplink for SNG, tailored for increased communications demands such as DTH and Internet.
Orbital Attempt
#4,476
ASA Mission
#137
Pad Launch
#107
Location Launch
#150
Designator
2001-024
Jun 9, 2001, 6:45 AM
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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
Jun 9, 2001, 3:45 AM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
