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StatusSuccess
VehicleProton-M Briz-M
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Pad81/24 (81P)
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Mission
Also known as DLA-2, Intelsat 31 is a 6300kg geostationary communications satellite built on the SSL 1300 platform. Co-located at 95 degrees west with Galaxy 3C and Intelsat 30 (DLA-1), the craft will provide services to Latin America. The satellite is equipped with 10 C and 72 Ku-band transponders, with the majority being used by DirectTV for their DTH service. Powered by 2 solar arrays the satellite is expected to remain operational for 15 years.
Quick facts
VehicleProton-M Briz-M
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Pad81/24 (81P)
SiteBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
WindowJun 9, 07:10:00 UTC→Jun 9, 07:10:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyProton / UR-500