Ariane 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.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: March 1, 1997 at 01:07 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Ariane 44P
  • Operator: Arianespace
  • Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
  • Mission type: Communications