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Intelsat 31

Intelsat 31 was launched on June 9, 2016 aboard a Proton-M/Briz-M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2016-035ANORAD 41581United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
Intelsat IS-31
Common name
Intelsat 31
Payload designation
Intelsat ISDLA-2
International designator
2016-035A
NORAD catalog number
41581
GCAT identifier
S41581
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1287

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
IntIS
Owner
Intelsat SA (US)
Country
United States
Builder
SS/Loral (MDA)
Platform (bus)
LS-1300S

Launch

Date
June 9, 2016 · 07:10 UTC
Launch record
2016-035Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC81/24

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,770 km
Apogee
35,801 km
Inclination
0.04°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 17, 2023

Size

Mass
6,450 kg
Dry mass
3,000 kg
Length
8.6 m
Diameter
3.10 m
Span
32.4 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q18465828 (CC0).