Arianespace successfully launched the Intelsat 17 satellite (IS-17),
26 November 2010. The Ariane 5 vehicle lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana, at 1:39 p.m. EST, followed by spacecraft separation and signal acquisition at approximately 2:06 p.m. EST.
The satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, will provide C- and Ku-band capacity across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia from the 66º E orbital location. IS-17 is an important addition to the Intelsat fleet, expanding its successful Asian video distribution neighborhood located at 68.5º E, on the Intelsat 10 satellite. This satellite will replace the Intelsat 702 satellite and is designed to provide service for the next 16 years. IS-17 is slated to enter service in the first quarter of 2011.
26 November 2010
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