The company will send three satellites to space from French Guiana.
The rocket will also boost the Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 geosynchronous communications to orbit on behalf of Intelsat, to replace the aging Galaxy 3C and Galaxy 28 satellites, respectively.
The satellites"will provide dedicated North American links to broadcasters, allowing them to air live events and programs including sports, entertainment and breaking news coverage," Arianespace officials stated. The Ariane 5 ECA variant being used for the launch is on the taller side this time around, ESA officials note.
The 173-foot rocket for this launch sports a"raising cylinder" below the fairing in which the satellites are stored, along with an adapter that allow the Intelsat satellites to be stacked above. Ariane 5 ECA can range between 166 to 174 feet , according to
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