Azerspace-2
| Names | Intelsat 38 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Azercosmos Intelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2018-074A |
| SATCATno. | 43632 |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Azerspace-2 |
| Spacecraft type | SSL 1300 |
| Bus | LS 1300 |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral[1] |
| Launch mass | 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) |
| Power | 13.7kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 26 September 2018, 02:38GMT+4 |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA(VA243) |
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais,ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 45° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 35Ku-bandtransponders |
| Coverage area | Central Europe,Eastern Europe,Sub-Saharan Africa,Middle East,Asia |
Azerspace-2,also known asIntelsat 38,isAzerbaijan's second telecommunications satellite, built bySpace Systems/Loral,Californiaand managed byAzercosmosandIntelsat.[2]
History
[edit]A strategic agreement was signed between theIntelsat S.A.,andAzercosmos OJSCo.(Azercosmos Open Joint Stock Company), Azerbaijan's national satellite operator, on the 45° East orbital location in February 2015. Both companies collaborated on the development of the Azerpsace-2 satellite.[3]The purchase of Azerspace-2 is carried out mainly at the expense of a preferential loan from theCanadiancredit and export agencyExport Development Canada.
Launch
[edit]Azerpsace-2 satellite was launched into orbit on 26 September 2018 at 02:38 GMT+4 from thecentre Spatial GuyanaisinFrench Guiana.It separated from the upper rocket stage and operated in test mode for the first two months. Then the satellite was transferred to a working orbit. Azerspace-2 has been designed in order to help Azercosmos to expand its service area. It renders uninterrupted service acrossCentral Europe,Eastern Europe,Asia,theMiddle EastandSub-Saharan Africa.The new satellite will provide continuity of service for theIntelsat 12satellite.
Satellite description
[edit]Azerspace-2 will provide digital broadcasting, data transmission and other services. The satellite will support thedirect-to-home(DTH) satellite broadcasting, contributing to the emergence of DTH operators inAzerbaijan.[4][5]It has an anticipated service life of 15 years.[6]
Orbit longitude
[edit]The satellite was placed intogeostationary orbitat 45° East longitude, and will serve the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia,[7]also serving as a backup toAzerspace-1.[6]
Commercialization
[edit]According toAzercosmos,46% of the satellite's unladen capacity has been sold.[8][9]
References
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- ^"Azerbaijan Upgrades Telecommunications Infrastructure, Set To Launch Azerspace-2".caspiannews.Caspian News. 25 October 2017.Retrieved31 March2021.
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- ^""Azerspace-2" peyki orbitə çıxarılacaq ".Archived fromthe originalon 11 October 2020.Retrieved26 February2018.
- ^"Azerspace-2 to sign contract with manufacturer soon".azernews.az.6 November 2015.Retrieved31 March2021.