Arianespace INTELSAT 905 Ariane 44L
About the INTELSAT 905 Mission
| Type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
Intelsat 905 (or IS-905[1]) is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 2
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
| Launches | 119 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 119 |
| Total Launches | 336 |
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Aérospatiale Ariane 44L Rocket
The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches.
| Length | 58.7 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.8 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 484.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 5,395.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 10,200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 4,950 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 6/5/1989 |
About Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
| Total Launches | 328 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 313 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 51 |
| Consecutive Success | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Ariane 44L INTELSAT 905 launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Ariane 44L INTELSAT 905 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Arianespace Ariane 44L INTELSAT 905 mission launch from?
The Arianespace Ariane 44L rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
What rocket was used for the INTELSAT 905 mission?
The INTELSAT 905 mission launched aboard a Arianespace Ariane 44L rocket. The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Ariane 44L INTELSAT 905 launch?
The Arianespace Ariane 44L INTELSAT 905 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Arianespace Ariane 44L INTELSAT 905 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Ariane 44L launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the INTELSAT 905 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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