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Satellite Name: Rascom 1R (RASCOM-QAF 1R) Status: active Position: 3° E (2.8° E) NORAD:36831 Cospar number:2010-037B Operator:RascomStar-QAF Launch date: 4-Aug-2010 Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 5 ECA Launch mass (kg): 3050 Dry mass (kg): 1390 Manufacturer:Thales Group Model (bus):Spacebus-4000B3 Orbit: GEO Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.
Call sign: Beacon(s): Details:
12 Ku-band transponders, 8 C-band transponders to provide fixed voice, data telecommunications and Internet access as well as broadcasting satellite services to the whole African continent, although its footprint extends beyond Africa to include part of Europe and of the Middle East.
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