SPACEX
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e
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Jul 5, 2017 at 23:38 UTC
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Source
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Intelsat 35e is a geostationary communications satellite for Intelsat. It is the fourth satellite of the EpicNG service, and will cover the Americas, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa from the 34.5°West orbital position.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Intelsat 35e
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fe77ab35-1131-42ef-b9e4-1d876471e86d
Reported date: Jul 5, 2017 at 23:38 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
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PAYLOAD →
Intelsat Epic
Communications
IntelsatOPERATOR
GEO · 35,786 kmORBIT
6,300 kgMASS
14TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Full Thrust
FLIGHTS
25
SUCCESSES
24
SUCCESS RATE
96%
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11:38 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 35e?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 25 times with a 96% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Intelsat 35e going to?
The Intelsat 35e mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Intelsat 35e?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Intelsat 35e 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: Jul 5, 2017 at 23:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: fe77ab35-1131-42ef-b9e4-1d876471e86d
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
Mission Profile
Intelsat 35e was a Falcon 9 Full Thrust mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on July 5, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1037. The launch was a success.