SES-17

Success
OCT 24202102:10:00 UTC

SES-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.

launched fromELA-3Kourou

aboardAriane 5 ECAVA255intoGSO

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    SES-17

    Communications

  • 02

    Syracuse 4A (Comsat-NG 1)

    Military communications