Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2

Launch Provider & Rocket

• Provider: International Launch Services (Commercial)
• Rocket: Proton-M Briz-M — Proton / UR-500 family

Mission

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.

• Type: Communications
• Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Launch Site

• Pad: 81/24 (81P)
• Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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