1997-031 Success

Ariane 44P | INTELSAT 802

Jun 25, 1997, 11:44 PM UTC

Track in KeepTrack

Launch Overview

Vehicle

Ariane 44P

Agency

Arianespace

Site / Pad

CSG / ELA2

Outcome

Success

Flight

V96 L466b

COSPAR Designator

1997-031

Mission

INTELSAT 802 (Communications)

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.

Vehicle & Provider

Rocket

Ariane 44P

Provider

Arianespace

Agency launches

96 (5 YTD)

Site launches

106 (5 YTD)

Pad launches

71 (5 YTD)

Payloads (1)

Piece Name Owner State Track
1997-031A INTELSAT 802 INTEL I-INT Track