Ariane 5 ECA | Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a
Intelsat 37e is a geostationary communications satellite for Intelsat, another one of the EpicNG series. It weighs about 6700 kg and is equipped with C-band, Ku-band and Ka-band transopnders. Intelsat 37e is a replacement for the Intelsat 901 spacecraft in the 18° W orbital slot, covering Europe, Africa, South America and North America.
BSAT-4a is a geostationary communications satellite for the Japanese satellite operator B-SAT. Satellite is equipped with 24 Ku transponders and weighs about 3500 kg. It is to reside in 110° East orbital position, providing high-resolution direct television broadcasting to Japan.
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
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Mission Profile
Intelsat 37e & BSAT-4a was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on September 29, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.