Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V198 (556)
COSPAR Designator
2010-065
Mission
Intelsat 17 & HYLAS 1 (Communications)
Intelsat 17 is an SSL built geostationary communications satellite operating at 66 degrees East, to replace the aging Intelsat-702. HYLAS-1 is a british satellite in geostationary orbit, to provide High Definition Television and broadband services to help poor covered parts of Europe. It will be stationed at 33.5 degrees West.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
193 (5 YTD)
Site launches
207 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
54 (5 YTD)