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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 |
Spacecraft properties | |
Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral[1] |
Launch mass | 3500 kg |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 25 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 was launched into orbit on 25 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 was 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]
Azerbaijani space program
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