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 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
External links
- Intelsat Official provider's site
- Intelsat 20 satellite setting and directions
- Satbeams: Intelsat 20 (IS-20)
References
- Intelsat 11 June 2009^
- Satellite Launches Intelsat^
- Display: Intelsat 20 2012-043A NASA, 10 February 2021, retrieved 29 March 2021^
- Louise Duffy. Intelsat 20 satellite launches to serve Africa and India Rapid TV News, 3 August 2012, retrieved 29 March 2021^