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SmallGEO ( Small Geo stationary Satellite) is the name of a satellite bus that is used for geostationary satellites . It was developed by OHB , is used for communications satellites and is largely built in Germany. The start-up financing and development took place within the framework of ESA's ARTES program for the development of products and services for satellite communication.
Technical specifications
The 2.3 m × 1.9 m × 2.5 m satellite, which weighs up to 3.2 tons, is designed for payloads with an output of up to 3.5 kW and a weight of 400 kg. The energy supply is ensured by 2 solar arrays, each 9 m long. Navigation in orbit is done with the help of a conventional chemical or ion propulsion system . The planned service life is 15 years.
List of satellites
Launched satellites
| designation | COSPAR name | Year of appointment | Start date ( UTC ) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispasat 36W-1 | 2017-006A | 2008 | January 28, 2017, 01:03 | |
| EDRS-C / Hylas-3 | 2013 | August 6, 2019, 7:30 p.m. |
Ordered satellites
| designation | Order year | Start date (UTC) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTG-I 1 | 2010 | 2021 ( planned) | |
| Heinrich Hertz | 2017 | 2021 ( planned) | |
| MTG-S 1 | 2010 | 2021 ( planned) | |
| MTG-I 2 | 2010 | 2023 ( planned) | |
| MTG-I 3 | 2010 | 2026 ( planned) | |
| MTG-S 2 | 2010 | 2029 ( planned) | |
| MTG-I 4 | 2010 | 2031 ( planned) |
Web links
- SmallGEO at Gunter′s Space Page (English).
- SmallGEO on the DLR homepage.
- SmallGEO on the ESA homepage (English), short version (English).
Individual evidence
- ↑ Understanding ARTES | ESA's ARTES programs. Retrieved May 16, 2017 (English).
- ↑ eoPortal: SmallGEO. Retrieved October 7, 2017 .
- ↑ Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) will see the launch of six new satellites from 2021 , Eumetsat, accessed on January 11, 2020.