Intelsat 40e
In the modern world, Intelsat 40e has become increasingly relevant. Whether on a personal, professional, political or cultural level, Intelsat 40e has acquired an importance that cannot be overlooked. In this article, we will explore in depth the various aspects related to Intelsat 40e, from its impact on our daily lives to its influence on society as a whole. We will analyze the challenges and opportunities that Intelsat 40e presents, as well as possible solutions and strategies to address them. With a multidisciplinary approach, this article seeks to offer a comprehensive vision of Intelsat 40e and its role in the contemporary world.
| Names | IS-40e |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Intelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2023-052A[1] |
| SATCAT no. | 56174 |
| Website | Intelsat 40e |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) Elapsed: 1 year, 11 months and 10 days |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | SSL 1300 |
| Manufacturer | Maxar Technologies |
| Launch mass | 5,440 kg (11,990 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | April 7, 2023, 04:30 UTC |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 217/B1076.4 |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SLC-40 |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 91° West |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 45 transponders: 42 Ku-band, 3 Ka-band[2] |
| Coverage area | North America, Central America and Caribbean |
Intelsat 40e, also known as IS-40e, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat and designed and manufactured by Maxar Technologies on the SSL 1300 satellite bus. It covers North America and Central America from 91° West longitude, it will provide focused coverage for commercial aviation, mobility, and internet connection.[3] Intelsat 40e also features a NASA and Smithsonian-hosted payload, Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring Pollution (TEMPO).[4]
Launch
The satellite was launched on April 7, 2023 at 04:30 UTC (12:30 AM EDT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States, with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.[5]
References
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ SatBeams. "Intelsat 40E". Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Intelsat. "Intelsat 40e at 91°W" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ William Harwood (7 April 2023). "SpaceX launches Intelsat relay station carrying NASA air pollution monitor". CBS News. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Rainbow, Jason (April 7, 2023). "SpaceX launches Intelsat's IS-40e high throughput satellite". SpaceNews. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
