Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2
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Launch Window
June 9, 2016, 7:10 a.m. - June 9, 2016, 7:10 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
June 9, 2016, 7:10 a.m. - June 9, 2016, 7:10 a.m.
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.
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket family. The Proton launch vehicle launches from Baikonur and Rokot launches from Baikonur and Plesetsk. Angara will launch from Plesetsk and Vostochny.
INFO WIKIChinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
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