MISSION NAME
Intelsat 31/DLA-2 2
Status
Success
DATE
9 JUN 2016
LAUNCH PROVIDER
International Launch Services
Launch Pad
81/24 (81P)
Description
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.
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