Ariane 42L | INTELSAT 803

Launch Provider & Rocket

• Provider: Arianespace (Commercial)
• Rocket: Ariane 42L — Ariane family

Mission

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.

• Type: Communications
• Orbit: Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

Launch Site

• Pad: Ariane Launch Area 2
• Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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