PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36 are communication satellites. Intelsat 33e will cover Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Intelsat 36 will cover Africa and South Asia. Both contain C-band transponders, Ku-band transponders and have an expected life span or about 15 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 82f46585-096f-4360-8bf6-7e035f9bb5e5
Reported date: Aug 24, 2016 at 22:16 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Intelsat Epic
Communications
IntelsatOPERATOR
GEO · 35,786 kmORBIT
6,300 kgMASS
14TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Ariane 5 ECA →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
ECA
FLIGHTS
73
SUCCESSES
71
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:16 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 mission uses the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 ECA has flown 73 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 going to?
The Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 24, 2016 at 22:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 82f46585-096f-4360-8bf6-7e035f9bb5e5
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Intelsat 33e & Intelsat 36 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 24, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.