Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Intelsat 901 (IS-901) was the first of 9 new Intelsat satellites launched in June 2001 at 342°E, providing Ku-band spot beam coverage for Europe and C-band coverage for the Atlantic Ocean region. It is capable of selectable split uplink for SNG, tailored for increased communications demands such as DTH and Internet.
Details
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Sat, Jun 9, 2001, 06:45
Weather
Pro