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Ariane 42L | INTELSAT 804
Arianespace · Ariane 42L · Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Arianespace's 102nd launch · 11th this year · humanity's 4,204th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 22, 00:16 – Dec 22, 00:16 UTC
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INTELSAT 804
The Intelsat VIII-VIII/A series has been designed to meet the needs of Intelsat users throughout the system for improved C-band coverage and service. These spacecraft will incorporate six-fold C-band frequency reuse, two-fold frequency reuse of expanded C-band capacity, and the highest C-band power level ever for an Intelsat satellite. Consequently, Intelsat VIII will provide significantly more C-band capacity for public switched telephony and Intelsat Business Service, better quality for video services, and encourage new international VSAT applications.
Communications · Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
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Pad — Ariane Launch Area 2
Local pad time: Dec 21, 9:16 PM GMT-3
119 launches from this pad · 334 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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