Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2

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June 9, 2016, 7:10 a.m.

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Geostationary Transfer Orbit 81/24 (81P) Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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Proton-M Briz-M

Configuration: Briz-M
Family: Proton

Communications

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.

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

81/24 (81P)

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