Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1
Start: 2010-11-26T18:39:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Intelsat 17 is an SSL built geostationary communications satellite operating at 66 degrees East, to replace the aging Intelsat-702. HYLAS-1 is a british satellite in geostationary orbit, to provide High Definition Television and broadband services to help poor covered parts of Europe. It will be stationed at 33.5 degrees West.

Mission Details

Launch date: November 26, 2010 at 06:39 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications