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IS-37e/BSAT-4a

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on September 29, 2017, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 29, 2017 · 21:56 UTCLaunch 2017-059Launch no. 5,674 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 29, 2017, 21:56
Launch designation
2017-059
Mission
IS-37e/BSAT-4a
Vehicle flight ID
VA239 (5100)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,279 km
Payload mass to orbit
10.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Intelsat IS-37e2017-059ANORAD 42950Intelsat S.A., US headquartersCommunications6,538 kgIn orbit
BSAT-4a2017-059BNORAD 42951Broadcasting Satellite System Corp.Communications3,520 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.