39215 - ALPHASAT

High-power telecom satellite created through a public-private partnership between ESA and Inmarsat to augment the latter's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service for communications across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Alphasat I-XL also carries technology demonstration payloads for ESA. Released from the launch vehicle at 20:21 UTC. Expected location - 25 degrees east.

Alternate Names

Alphasat I-XL
Inmarsat IV-A F4

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2013-07-25
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana