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Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 18
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
July 2, 2017, 11:23 a.m.
Status: Launch Failure
Mission:
Shijian 18 is a Chinese experimental geostationary satellite based on the new DFH-5 Bus. Reportedly the transmission capacity of the satellite is double that of current Chinese communications satellites, allowing more television channels and clearer programs to be transmitted. The new satellite will also improve internet connectivity and accessibility as well as reduce users' costs.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Ariane 5 ECA | Hellas Sat 3 (Inmarsat S EAN) & GSAT-17
ArianeGroup | FranceGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
June 28, 2017, 9:15 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Hellas-Sat 3 is a powerful telecommunications condominium satellite for Inmarsat and Hellas-Sat. The satellite will provide Mobile Satellite Services (MSS), Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) and Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS). It is equipped with Ka/S-band payload, 47 Ku-band transponders, 1 Ka-band transponder. Weighing 5900 kg at launch, the satellite is to reside in geostationary orbit in an orbital position 39° East, where it is expected to operate for about 15 years. GSAT-17 is a communication satellite with a lift off mass of 3425 kg and 6 KW power generation capacity. The satellite's commercial transponders include Ku-band, Normal C-band and Extended C-band transponders. It additionally carries a dedicated transponder for data relay (DRT) and search-and-rescue (SAR) services.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Iridium-2
SpaceX | United States of AmericaVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
June 25, 2017, 8:25 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 10 satellites to low Earth orbit for Iridium, a global leader in mobile voice and data satellite communications. This is the second set of 10 satellites in a series of 75 total satellites that SpaceX will launch for Iridium’s next generation global satellite constellation, Iridium® NEXT.
Low Earth Orbit B1036 - Maiden Flight Just Read the InstructionsFalcon 9 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1
SpaceX | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
June 23, 2017, 7:10 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
BulgariaSat-1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Bulgaria Sat and manufactured by SSL. Its payload is composed of 30 Ku band BSS transponders and 2 Ku-band FSS transponders for fixed satellite services and high-definition television broadcasts. It is designed to deliver service for 15 years with a projected fuel life of over 20 years. BulgariaSat-1 is designed to provide direct-to-home television service and data communications services to the Balkans and other European regions.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit #BulgariaSat1 B1029 - Flight Proven ( ) Of Course I Still Love You
Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kosmos-2519
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
June 23, 2017, 6:04 p.m.
PSLV XL | Cartosat-2E
Indian Space Research Organization | IndiaSatish Dhawan Space Centre, India
June 23, 2017, 3:59 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Cartosat-2E is seventh of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in 500 km sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution large-scale maps which will be used for urban planning, infrastructure development, utilities planning and traffic management.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Long March 3B/E | Zhongxing-9A (Chinasat-9A)
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
June 18, 2017, 4:11 p.m.
Status: Launch was a Partial Failure
Mission:
ChinaSat-9A is based on the DFH-4 satellite platform and is to provide direct broadcast services with eighteen 36MHz and four 54MHz BSS Ku band transponders. Together with ChinaSat-9 direct broadcast satellite, ChinaSat 9A is designed to serve the radio and TV transmission, digital film and digital broadband multi-media system as well as information and entertainment broadcasting market.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Long March 4B | Huiyan (HXMT (Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope))
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
June 15, 2017, 3 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) is a Chinese X-ray space observatory. This will be China's first astronomy satellite, and it is tasked with observation of black holes, neutron stars and other phenomena based on their X-ray and gamma ray emissions.
Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz 2.1a | Progress MS-06 (67P)
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
June 14, 2017, 9:20 a.m.
Proton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
June 8, 2017, 3:45 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Echostar 21, formerly known as TerreStar 2, is a geostationary communications satellite built by Space System/Loral company. Equipped with S-band transponders, satellite is tasked with providing mobile broadband services over Europe. The spacecraft, based on SSL’s 1300 bus, will be located at the 10.25° East orbital slot.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
