Satellite Name: Rascom 1 (Rascom-QAF 1) Status: deorbited Position: 3° E (2.83° E) Norad: 32387 Cospar number: 2007-063A Operator:RascomStar-QAF Launch date: 21-Dec-2007 Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 5 GS Launch mass (kg): 3157 Dry mass (kg): 1395 Manufacturer:Thales Alenia Space Model (bus):Spacebus-4000B3 Orbit: GEO Expected lifetime: 15 yrs. (only 2 left)
Call sign: Beacon(s): 3956.2RHCP Details:
12 Ku and 8 C bands transponders to provide fixed voice, data telecommunications and Internet access as well as broadcasting satellite services to the whole African continent, part of Europe and of the Middle East.
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