Galaxy 35 & 36, MTG-I1

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

20:30:00

Tuesday December 13, 2022

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Launch Notes

Flight VA259.

MTG-I1

MTG (Meteosat Third Generation) is the follow-up system to the Meteosat MSG series of geostationary satellites. The satellite system will consist of a twin configuration of 3-axis-stabilised satellites: the Imaging mission satellite (MTG-I) and the Sounding mission satellite (MTG-S). The payload proposed for MTG-I consists of the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI), Lightning Imager (LI), Data Collection System (DCS), and search and rescue (GEOSAR). The FCI is expected to outperform MSG Spinning and Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI) observations on clouds, aerosol, moisture, and fire by adding new channels in the solar domain and by improving temporal, spatial, and radiometric resolution. For instance, the FCI in its High-Resolution Fast Imagery mode focusing on Europe/North Africa with a resolution down to 500 meters and a repeat cycle of 2.5 minutes will produce the greatest benefits to Nowcasting services.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

3,760 kilograms

Galaxy 35 & 36

Intelsat's Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 satellites will operate in the upper portion of the C-band spectrum, a range of wireless radio frequencies used for critical telecommunications and data connectivity across the globe. With this mission, Intelsat will meet the accelerated C-band spectrum clearing timelines established by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

2 Payloads

6,300 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
Ariane 5 ECA

Active 2002 to 2023

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Price

$200.00 million

Rocket

Diameter: 5.4m

Height: 53m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 21,000 kg

GTO: 10,500 kg

Liftoff Thrust

15,120 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 5.4m

Height: 17m

Stages

2

Strap-ons

2

Launch Site

ELA-3

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

24 days 3 hours

Stats

Ariane 5


115th

Mission

3rd

Mission of 2022

European Space Agency


293rd

Mission

4th

Mission of 2022

2022


175th

Orbital launch attempt