Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA208 (564)
COSPAR Designator
2012-043
Mission
Intelsat 20 & HYLAS 2 (Communications)
Intelsat 20 is an SSL built geostationary communications satellite operating at 68.5 degrees East, to replace the aging Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 10. HYLAS-2 is a british satellite in geostationary orbit, to provide High Definition Television and broadband services to cover Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It will be stationed at 31 degrees East.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
205 (4 YTD)
Site launches
220 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
64 (4 YTD)