Intelsat IS-41 & IS-44

Liftoff Time

No Earlier Than 2027

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Mission Details

Intelsat IS-41 & IS-44

Intelsat 41 and 44 are fully reconfigurable multiband telecommunications satellites owned by Intelsat. Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44 will be based on Thales Alenia Space's Space-Inspire (INstant SPace In-orbit REconfiguration) innovative product line allowing seamless telecommunications mission and services reconfiguration, instant in-orbit adjustment to broadband connectivity demand, and superior video broadcasting performance while maximizing the effective use of the satellite resources.

Manufacturer: Thales Alenia Space

Operator: Intelsat

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

2 Payloads

8,000 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Ariane 64

Active Since 2026

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Price

$106.00 million

Rocket

Diameter: 5.4m

Height: 62m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 21,650 kg

GTO: 11,500 kg

Liftoff Thrust

15,370 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 5.4m

Height: 20m

Stages

2

Strap-ons

4

Launch Site

ELA-4

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

159 days 8 hours