Hispasat 55W-1

Also known as Amazonas 1

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 28393 / 2004-031A
Call sign: S2622/S2911
Operator: Hispasat

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 36° W (11.7° W)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space
Model: Eurostar-3000S
Mass: 4545 kg
Dry mass: 2121 kg

Launch

Launch date: 04 Aug 2004
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome
Launch vehicle: Proton M
Design life: 15 yr

Beacons

4199H (America)11701.25V (Brazil)12746.75V (Europe)

Comment

36 Ku-band, 27 C-band transponders to provide services for North and South American continents. Leak detected - may not have enough fuel for 15-year life.