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Hylas 2

active

Identification

Position72° W (55.1° W)
NORAD / COSPAR38741 / 2012-043B
OperatorAvanti Communications Ltd
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman
ModelGEOStar-2
Mass3311 kg
Dry mass1532 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

Beacons

4198 RHCP4199 RHCP

Comment

24 active Ka-band user beams and six gateway beams to provide two-way communications services for high-speed delivery of data to Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Also equipped with a steerable spot beam which can provide coverage anywhere on Earth that is visible to the satellite.

Lifetime
02 Aug 2012Launched
15 yrDesign life
14.0 yrElapsed
1.0 yrRemaining
Aug 2027End of life
Approaching end of design lifetime
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