# Intelsat 17

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1329291](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1329291)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/intelsat-17

## Summary
Intelsat 17 is a communications satellite that was launched on November 26, 2010, from ELA-3 using an Ariane 5 ECA rocket.

## Key Facts
- Is a communications satellite with the COSPAR ID 2010-065B
- Was launched on November 26, 2010, from the ELA-3 launch site
- Used an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle for deployment
- Has the satellite catalog number 37238
- Is classified as a communications satellite
- Has a sitelink count of 3 across different languages

## FAQs
### Q: When was Intelsat 17 launched?
A: It was launched on November 26, 2010.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for Intelsat 17?
A: The Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle was used to deploy the satellite.

### Q: Where was Intelsat 17 launched from?
A: The satellite was launched from the ELA-3 launch site.

## Why It Matters
Intelsat 17 plays a crucial role in global telecommunications infrastructure, providing satellite-based communication services that support various applications including television broadcasting, internet connectivity, and telecommunications services across different regions. As a communications satellite, it contributes to the expansion and enhancement of global communication networks, enabling reliable and high-capacity data transmission services that are essential for modern telecommunications infrastructure.

The satellite's deployment represents an important advancement in space-based communication technology, supporting the growing demand for global connectivity and telecommunications services. Its operation helps bridge communication gaps in remote or underserved areas, contributing to the overall development of international communication networks.

## Notable For
- Operated as a communications satellite with COSPAR ID 2010-065B
- Deployed using the Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle
- Launched from the ELA-3 site on November 26, 2010
- Has the satellite catalog number 37238
- Is classified under the communications satellite category

## Body
### Technical Specifications
Intelsat 17 is a communications satellite with the COSPAR designation 2010-065B and satellite catalog number 37238. It was classified as a communications satellite and was launched on November 26, 2010, from the ELA-3 launch site using an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle.

### Launch Details
The satellite's deployment occurred at the ELA-3 launch site on November 26, 2010. The Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle was used for this mission, which represents a significant event in the satellite's operational history.

### Classification and Identification
As a communications satellite, Intelsat 17 falls under the broader category of artificial satellites designed for telecommunications purposes. Its specific identification includes the COSPAR ID 2010-065B and the satellite catalog number 37238, which are standard identifiers used in space tracking and satellite operations.

### Language and Knowledge Representation
The satellite has been documented across multiple languages including German (de), Latvian (lv), and Portuguese (pt), with a sitelink count of 3 across these language versions. It appears in Wikidata with the description "communications satellite" and has a Google Knowledge Graph ID of /g/122qylpb, along with a Wolfram Language entity code of Entity["Satellite", "37238"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report