Azerspace-2
| Names | Azerspace-2, Intelsat 38 |
|---|---|
| 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 Azercosmos. [3] It was launched into orbit on 25 September 2018, from the Kourou Space Center in French Guiana.[2]
Features
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.[4][5] It has an anticipated service life of 15 years.[6]
Location
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,[7] also serving as a backup to Azerspace-1.[6]
Commercialization
According to Azercosmos Chairman of the Rashad Nabiyev, 46% of the satellite's unladen capacity has been sold.[8][9]
References
- ^ Azerbaijan designs Azerspace-2 telecommunication satellite
- ^ a b Clark, Stephen (August 28, 2018). "Launch schedule". SpaceFlight Now. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?id=2674.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ İlham Əliyev: “Azerspace-2”nin orbitə çıxarılması Azərbaycanda kosmik sənayenin inkişafında yeni mərhələnin təməlini qoyacaq
- ^ Azerbaijan Upgrades Telecommunications Infrastructure, Set To Launch Azerspace-2
- ^ a b Hasanov, Bakhtiyar (11 January 2018). "Azercosmos: Azerspace-2 satellite to be launched in April". CBC Azerbaijan. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ Azerbaijan constructing second telecommunication satellite
- ^ “Azerspace-2” peyki orbitə çıxarılacaq
- ^ Azerspace-2 to sign contract with manufacturer soon