The launch took place in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on 5 July at 7:38pm local time (6 July at 1:38am in Luxembourg), the company said in a press release.
It was originally scheduled for Sunday, but was delayed due to technical problems, Spaceflight Now reported.
Falcon 9s are designed to be reusable rockets. However, for this launch the publication stated:
“The lift requirement left no fuel in the Falcon 9’s first stage to brake for landing, and the rocket was not equipped with landing legs or fins needed for an intact recovery.”
The satellite will be used for wireless telecommunications and direct-to-home TV broadcasting, according to Intelsat’s website.
The Kirchberg-headquartered company operates roughly 50 satellites.