NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2016-060A
GSAT 18 will provide replacement capacity supporting the existing television, telecommunication, Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) and VSAT services in the country. It will also augment and support the existing telecommunication, television, DSNG and VSAT services.
Launch Date: 2016-10-05
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 3425 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office