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'''Azerspace-2''' is [[Azerbaijan]]'s second telecommunications satellite, built by U.S.-based [[Space Systems Loral]]. It is scheduled to be launched into orbit on 18 September 2018, from the [[Kourou Space Center]] in [[French Guiana]].<ref name=sfn_ls>{{cite web |url=http://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ |title=Launch schedule |work=SpaceFlight Now |last=Clark |first=Stephen |date=August 28, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018}}</ref> |
'''Azerspace-2''', also known as '''Intelsat 38''', is [[Azerbaijan]]'s second telecommunications satellite, built by U.S.-based [[Space Systems Loral]] and managed by [[Intelsat]]. It is scheduled to be launched into orbit on 18 September 2018, from the [[Kourou Space Center]] in [[French Guiana]].<ref name=sfn_ls>{{cite web |url=http://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ |title=Launch schedule |work=SpaceFlight Now |last=Clark |first=Stephen |date=August 28, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018}}</ref> |
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| Names | Azerspace-2, Intelsat 38 |
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| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Azercosmos Intelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2018-074A  |
| SATCAT no. | 43632 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
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| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral[1] |
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| Launch date | 18 September 2018[2] |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA (VA243) |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
Azerspace-2, also known as Intelsat 38, is Azerbaijan's second telecommunications satellite, built by U.S.-based Space Systems Loral and managed by Intelsat. It is scheduled to be launched into orbit on 18 September 2018, from the Kourou Space CenterinFrench Guiana.[2]
Azerspace-2 will provide digital broadcasting, data transmission and other services. The satellite will support the direct-to-home (DTH) satellite broadcasting platform, contributing to the emergence of DTH operators in Azerbaijan.[3][4] It has an anticipated service life of 15 years.[5]
The satellite will be placed into geostationary orbit at 45 degrees east longitude, and will serve the countries of Europe, Central and South Asia, the Middle East and Tropical Africa,[6] also serving as a backup to Azerspace-1.[5]
According to Azercosmos Chairman of the Rashad Nabiyev, 46% of the satellite's unladen capacity has been sold.[7][8]
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