Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
20:54:00
Thursday August 2, 2012
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Intelsat 20 is a geostationary communications satellite that is operated by Intelsat. It was constructed by Space Systems Loral and is based on the LS-1300 satellite bus. It was launched on 2 August 2012 and replaces the Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 10 spacecraft at 68.5º East longitude. It is fully operational since September 2012.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
6,090 kilograms
HYLAS 2 is a geostationary High throughput satellite operated by Avanti Communications. HYLAS, an acronym for Highly Adaptable Satellite, was launched on an Ariane 5 from Guyana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana, on August 2, 2012.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
3,325 kilograms
Manufacturer
ESAPrice
$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
64th
Mission
4th
Mission of 2012
198th
Mission
4th
Mission of 2012
45th
Orbital launch attempt