Intelsat 20

{{Short description|Geostationary communications satellite}}

{{Use British English|date=March 2021}}

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{{Infobox spaceflight

| name = Intelsat 20

| names_list = IS-20

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| image_size = 300px

| mission_type = Communications

| operator = Intelsat

| COSPAR_ID = 2012-043A

| SATCAT = 38740

| website =

| mission_duration = 18 years (planned)

| spacecraft = Intelsat 20

| spacecraft_type = SSL 1300

| spacecraft_bus = LS-1300

| manufacturer = Space Systems/Loral

| launch_mass = {{cvt|6090|kg}}

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| dimensions =

| power = 19.3 kW

| launch_date = 2 August 2012, 20:54 UTC

| launch_rocket = Ariane 5 ECA (VA208)

| launch_site = Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3

| launch_contractor = Arianespace

| entered_service = September 2012

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| deactivated =

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| orbit_reference = Geocentric orbit

| orbit_regime = Geostationary orbit

| orbit_longitude = 68.5° East

| apsis = gee

| trans_band = 79 transponders:
24 C band
54 Ku-band
1 Ka-band

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| trans_coverage = Asia-Pacific, Asia, Africa, Middle East

| programme = Intelsat constellation

| previous_mission = Intelsat 19

| next_mission = Intelsat 21

}}

Intelsat 20 is a geostationary communications satellite which is operated by Intelsat. It was constructed by Space Systems/Loral, and is based on the LS-1300 satellite bus.{{cite web|url=https://www.intelsat.com/press/news-releases/2009/20090611-1.asp|title=Intelsat|date=11 June 2009}} It was launched on 2 August 2012, and replaces the Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 10 spacecraft at 68.5° East longitude. It is fully operational since September 2012.{{cite web|title=Satellite Launches |url=https://www.intelsat.com/network/satellite/satellite-launch.asp|publisher=Intelsat}}

Intelsat 20 is the 47th satellite that Space Systems/Loral will provide to Intelsat, the leading provider of Fixed-Satellite Services (FSS) worldwide.{{cite web |url=https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=2012-043A|title=Display: Intelsat 20 2012-043A|publisher=NASA|date=10 February 2021|access-date=29 March 2021}} {{PD-notice}}

Intelsat 20 carries 24 C-band, 54 Ku-band and 1 Ka-band transponders. The C-band covers the Asia-Pacific region, while the Ku-band transponders is used for Direct to Home broadcasting to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.{{cite web|url=https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2012080323386/intelsat-20-satellite-launches-to-serve-africa-and-india.html#axzz6qWlMeWer|last=Duffy|first=Louise|title=Intelsat 20 satellite launches to serve Africa and India|publisher=Rapid TV News|date=3 August 2012|access-date=29 March 2021}} The Ka-band payload provides coverage to the Middle East and Central Asia.