Intelsat 17

 

Intelsat 17 [SSL]

Intelsat Corporation has awarded in August 2008 a contract to Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to manufacture Intelsat 17 (IS-17), a new, high-power C- and Ku-band fixed satellite service (FSS) satellite.

Intelsat 17 will replace Intelsat-702 at 66° E.

Nation: International
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: Intelsat
Contractors: Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Equipment: 28 C-band transponders, 46 Ku-band transponders
Configuration: LS-1300
Propulsion: R-4D-11
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime: 15 years
Mass: 5540 kg (launch); 2393 kg (dry)
Orbit: GEO
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Intelsat 17 26.11.2010 Ko ELA-3 Ariane-5ECA with HYLAS 1
Further Intelsat missions:

References:

  • SS/Loral website