2016-053 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36
Aug 24, 2016, 10:16 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA232 (586)
COSPAR Designator
2016-053
Mission
Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 (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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
246 (6 YTD)
Site launches
261 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
87 (4 YTD)