Satellite Launches

In our industry, few events compare with the rush and exhilaration of watching a new satellite climb toward geosynchronous orbit. Following years of tenacious planning and execution of technical expertise, Intelsat customers and employees look heavenward with the goal of shattering communications barriers and delivering world class global communications services.

Recent Satellite Launches

• Galaxy 19

  Galaxy 19 satellite was successfully launched aboard a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket. The satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, will operate from 97º West, replacing the Galaxy 25 spacecraft. Galaxy 19 will provide valuable 50-state coverage, in addition to reaching the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico, to video, government and network customers.

  Watch the Launch Video  |  Factsheet

• Galaxy 18

  Galaxy 18 satellite was successfully launched aboard a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket. The satellite will serve programmers, government and corporate broadband customers in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

  Watch the Launch Video  |  Factsheet

• Horizons 2

  Launched 21 December 2007 at 4:42 p.m. EST, the Horizons 2 satellite is owned by a joint venture between Intelsat and JSAT International and was built by Orbital Sciences Corp. The satellite will operate from 74°W and will carry a payload of 20 Ku-band transponders.

  Factsheet

• Intelsat 11

  Launched 5 October 2007, at 18:02 EDT aboard Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket. Intelsat 11 will be deployed to the 317°E orbital role.

  Factsheet

  The satellite comprises of 25 C- and 18 Ku-band transponder units offering a robust footprint for broadcasting content and data in the Americas while providing coverage for Europe.

• Galaxy 17

  Launched 4 May 2007, at 18:29 ET aboard Arianespace's Ariane 5 ECA rocket. The spacecraft will initially serve customers at 74°W starting 3Q 2007 and will be redeployed to its final orbital location at 91°W in 4Q 2007.

  Factsheet

  The satellite features 24 C- and 24 Ku-band transponders providing premium landmass coverage over the Continental United States, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Mexico.