SES-17
Success
OCT 24202102:10:00 UTCSES-17 is the first Ka-band geostationary satellite to feature a fully digital transparent processor (DTP), enabling real-time beam and frequency reconfiguration.
The dual-payload launch of SES-17 and Syracuse 4A established a world record for mass injected into geostationary transfer orbit by Ariane 5, with a combined payload of 10,264 kg.
LIFTOFF
OCT 24 202102:10:00 UTC
Success
launched fromELA-3Kourou
aboardAriane 5 ECAVA255intoGSO
Payloads · 2
- 01
SES-17
Communications
- 02
Syracuse 4A (Comsat-NG 1)
Military communications
