Sea Launch is poised to launch the Intelsat Galaxy 19 satellite on Wednesday, Sea Launch announced.

A 72-hour countdown is underway at the launch site.

All systems and personnel are ready for launch.

Weighing 4,690 kg (10,340 lbs), this high-powered C-band and Ku-band satellite will provide communications services to customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean islands.