Azerspace-1 is also the first telecommunication satellite of its country (Azerbaijan), launched on February 8, 2013. It is capable of providing reliable satellite communication services for DTH, voice, video, data and mobility applications.
Its advanced design and flexible switching capabilities enable millions of viewers to get an access to information and communications services all over the world. The satellite service area covers more than 50 countries in Central Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East.
Orbital slot | 46В°E |
Coverage zones | Europe, Africa, Central Asia, Middle East, Caucasus |
Manufacturer | U.S. Orbital Sciences Corporation |
Platform | Star-2.4 |
Launch vehicle | Ariane-5ECA |
Launch date | 08 February 2013 |
Launch site | Guiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana |
Lifetime | 15 years |
Band | Active | Uplink | Downlink | Beams | Polarization | TWTA Power |
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Ku-band | 12 x 36 MHz transponders | 13750-14000 MHz | 10950-11200 MHz | Europe beam, Central Asia beam | V/H | 120 Watt |
All uplink and downlink channels are switchable between Central Asia and Europe beam. | ||||||
C-band | 24 x 36 MHz transponders | 5925-6425 MHz | 3700-4200 MHz | Central Asia & Europe beam, Africa & Europe beam | RHCP/LHCP and V/H | 65 Watt |
All uplink and downlink channels are 4-block channer cross strap switchable between Central Asia & Europe and Africa & Europe beam. |