MISSION NAME
Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 36
Status
Success
DATE
24 AUG 2016
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
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.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.