description Intelsat IS-39 Overview
Intelsat 39 (IS-39) is a geostationary communications satellite launched on August 6, 2019, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. Built by Space Systems Loral (Maxar Technologies), it is positioned at 62 degrees east longitude, replacing Intelsat 904. The satellite provides C-band and Ku-band connectivity services to enterprise, government, and media customers across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including broadband and mobile connectivity.
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When and how was Intelsat IS-39 launched?
Intelsat 39 launched on August 6, 2019, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. The launch took place from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. [Intelsat](https://investors.intelsat.com/news-releases/news-release-details/intelsat-announces-successful-launch-intelsat-39/)
Where is Intelsat IS-39 positioned, and which satellite did it replace?
IS-39 operates from the geostationary orbital position at 62 degrees east. Intelsat says it replaced Intelsat 902, not Intelsat 904. [Intelsat](https://investors.intelsat.com/news-releases/news-release-details/intelsat-announces-successful-launch-intelsat-39/)
What does Intelsat IS-39 provide?
The satellite provides connectivity and video distribution using C-band and Ku-band capacity. Its customers include mobile operators, enterprises, governments, and aeronautical and maritime service providers across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. [Intelsat](https://investors.intelsat.com/news-releases/news-release-details/intelsat-announces-successful-launch-intelsat-39/)
Who built Intelsat IS-39?
IS-39 was manufactured by Maxar Technologies using the Space Systems/Loral satellite platform. It is operated by Intelsat from geostationary orbit. [Intelsat](https://investors.intelsat.com/news-releases/news-release-details/intelsat-announces-successful-launch-intelsat-39/)
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