Eutelsat 65 West A

Ariane 5 flew this mission with a single satellite, where it usually carries two. After separation, the upper stage logged propellant temperature and fill level in microgravity, data meant to inform the upper stage design for Ariane 6.

Eutelsat 65 West A is a Space Systems Loral-built satellite with Ku-band and Ka-band payloads, positioned at 65°W to serve Latin America with a particular emphasis on Brazil, including direct-to-home broadcasting and broadband.