Intelsat 40e, also known as IS-40e, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat and designed and manufactured by Maxar Technologies on the SSL 1300 satellite bus. It covers North America and Central America from 91° West longitude, it will provide focused coverage for commercial aviation, mobility, and internet connection.[3] Intelsat 40e also features a NASA and Smithsonian-hosted payload, Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring Pollution (TEMPO).[4]
Launch
The satellite was launched on April 7, 2023 at 04:30 UTC (12:30 AM EDT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States, with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.[5]
References
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ SatBeams. "Intelsat 40E". Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Intelsat. "Intelsat 40e at 91°W" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ William Harwood (7 April 2023). "SpaceX launches Intelsat relay station carrying NASA air pollution monitor". CBS News. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Rainbow, Jason (April 7, 2023). "SpaceX launches Intelsat's IS-40e high throughput satellite". SpaceNews. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
