LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Wed Aug 24 2016
Arianespace
Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(10:16 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(10:00 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(10:22 PM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Ariane 5 ECADescription:
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Communications
- Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36 are communication satellites. Intelsat 33e will cover Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Intelsat 36 will cover Africa and South Asia. Both contain C-band transponders, Ku-band transponders and have an expected life span or about 15 years.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Kourou, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3