Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialIntelsat 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.
Orbital Attempt
#5,678
ASA Mission
#260
Pad Launch
#96
Location Launch
#275
Designator
2017-059
Sep 29, 2017, 9:56 PM
1 update
9:47 PM
Window Open
10:25 PM
Window Close
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 29, 2017, 6:56 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
