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

June 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM UTC

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launch image
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June 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM UTC

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81/24 (81P)

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan · 46.0710, 62.9850

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81/24 (81P)

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch probability
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June 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM UTC
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June 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM UTC
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June 14, 2023 at 3:32 AM UTC

Mission description

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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Прямая трансляция пуска РКН Протон-М с КА Intelsat DLA-2

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Vehicle

Proton-M Briz-M

Proton / UR-500 · Briz-M

Height

53 m

Diameter

7.4 m

LEO capacity

21,000 kg

Successful launches

62

Launch complex

81/24 (81P)

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.

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