Ariane 42L | INTELSAT 803

Mission Details

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.

Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

Launch Site

Pad

Ariane Launch Area 2

Location

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Country

🌍 GUF