"24 fixed beams and one steerable beam, pioneering Ka-band technology. High speed data capacity across southern and Eastern Africa, the Middle East and the Caucasus."
"Replacement for Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 10. C-band and Ku-band for DTH television, cellularbackhaul and VSAT services."
Data relay satellite. Will cover Shenzhou missions and China's space station.