Intelsat 20

Intelsat 20 is a geostationary communications satellite which is operated by Intelsat. It was constructed by Space Systems/Loral, and is based on the LS-1300 satellite bus.^[1] It was launched on 2 August 2012, and replaces the Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 10 spacecraft at 68.5° East longitude. It is fully operational since September 2012.^[2]

Intelsat 20

Names	IS-20
Mission type	Communications
Operator	Intelsat
COSPAR ID	2012-043A
SATCAT no.	38740
Mission duration	18 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft	Intelsat 20
Spacecraft type	SSL 1300
Bus	LS-1300
Manufacturer	Space Systems/Loral
Launch mass	6,090 kg (13,430 lb)
Power	19.3 kW
Start of mission
Launch date	2 August 2012, 20:54 UTC
Rocket	Ariane 5 ECA (VA208)
Launch site	Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3
Contractor	Arianespace
Entered service	September 2012
Orbital parameters
Reference system	Geocentric orbit
Regime	Geostationary orbit
Longitude	68.5° East
Transponders
Band	79 transponders: 24 C band 54 Ku-band 1 Ka-band
Coverage area	Asia-Pacific, Asia, Africa, Middle East
Intelsat constellation ← Intelsat 19 Intelsat 21 →

Intelsat 20 is the 47th satellite that Space Systems/Loral will provide to Intelsat, the leading provider of Fixed-Satellite Services (FSS) worldwide.^[3]

Intelsat 20 carries 24 C-band, 54 Ku-band and 1 Ka-band transponders. The C-band covers the Asia-Pacific region, while the Ku-band transponders is used for Direct to Home broadcasting to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.^[4] The Ka-band payload provides coverage to the Middle East and Central Asia.

See also

• Spaceflight portal

• Intelsat
• List of Intelsat satellites
• Intelsat 19