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]
| Names | IS-20 |
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| 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 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.
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