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Ariane 64: IS-45

expected 2028

expected 2028

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    Ariane 64: IS-45 is expected 2028. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    Arianespace is preparing to launch IS-45 on an Ariane 64 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. Intelsat 45 is a small geostationary communications satellite that will provide Ku-band fixed-satellite services enabling Intelsat to provide specialized and efficient service to Media and Network customers. IS-45 weighs about 1 metric ton at launch and is designed and built by SWISSto12, based on the company’s innovative HummingSat platform. HummingSats are just over one cubic meter in volume, one-tenth the size of conventional satellites placed in geostationary orbit. SWISSto12 is developing the satellites in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) through its public-private-partnership program, benefiting from unique and patented 3D printing technologies. Launch is expected in 2028 and no firm date has been announced yet.

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    French GuianaGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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    Last verified Sep 17, 2026

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