Arianespace Flight VA239 / Intelsat 37e and BSAT-4a

Flight VA239: Arianespace orbits Intelsat 37e and BSAT-4a on 81st successful Ariane 5 launch in a row Arianespace has successfully launched the Intelsat 37e communications satellite for the operator Intelsat, along with the BSAT-4a digital TV broadcast satellite for manufacturer SSL (Space Systems Loral) as part of a turnkey contract with Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) of Japan. The launch took place on Friday, September 29 at 6:56 p.m. (local time in Kourou) from the Guiana Space Cente