Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
Intelsat 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.
Mission Details
- Launch date: September 29, 2017 at 09:56 PM UTC
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
- Operator: Arianespace
- Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Mission type: Communications