Launch Overview
Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Agency
International Launch Services
Site / Pad
GIK-5 / LC81/24
Outcome
Success
Flight
937-01/99570
COSPAR Designator
2016-035
Mission
Intelsat 31/DLA-2 (Communications)
Also known as DLA-2, Intelsat 31 is a 6300kg geostationary communications satellite built on the SSL 1300 platform. Co-located at 95 degrees west with Galaxy 3C and Intelsat 30 (DLA-1), the craft will provide services to Latin America. The satellite is equipped with 10 C and 72 Ku-band transponders, with the majority being used by DirectTV for their DTH service. Powered by 2 solar arrays the satellite is expected to remain operational for 15 years.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Proton-M Briz-M
Provider
International Launch Services
Agency launches
38 (2 YTD)
Site launches
1468 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
84 (1 YTD)