Telecom 2A
| Telecom 2A | |
|---|---|
| Start date | December 16, 1991 |
| Launcher | Ariane 4 V48 |
| Launch site | ELA-2 , Guyana Space Center |
| Takeoff mass | 2275 kg |
| Mass in orbit | 1380 kg |
| Manufacturer | Matra Marconi Space (now EADS Astrium ) |
| model | Eurostar 2000 |
| lifespan | ten years |
| Stabilization | Spin |
| operator | France Télécom SA / CNES |
| Playback information | |
| Transponder | 11 Ku-band + 4 backup |
| Transponder performance | 55 W |
| Bandwidth | 11 × 36 MHz |
| EIRP | 52 dBW |
| Others | |
| Electrical power | Start: 3850 W End: 3400 W |
| position | |
| First position | 3 ° East |
| Actual position | 3 ° East ( tundra orbit ) |
| List of geostationary satellites | |
Telecom 2A is a television satellite owned by France Télécom SA / CNES . He was launched into space in 1991 by the Center Spatial Guyanais , the Kourou spaceport ( French Guiana ). Telecom 2A had a takeoff weight of 2,275 kilograms.
Telecom 2A is in an inclined orbit . The satellite is only active on special occasions, for example during the Tour de France or during presidential elections.
Programs can be found on Ku and C-band frequencies. Analog broadcasts are also still located here.
Positions
- December 16, 1991 to April 1992 at 3 ° East
- April 1992 to October 2001 at 8 ° West
- November 2001 to October 2005 at 3 ° East
- It has been in inclined orbit since October 2005.
reception
The satellite can be received in Europe . Reception is possible in all parts of DA-CH with a dish diameter between 60 and 90 cm, as the satellite is in the so-called "inclined orbit". But that is bearable, since it does not broadcast any regular TV programs anyway.
Web links
- A Telecom 2-sorozat (Hungarian)
- Technical data and reception (?)
- Telecom 2A, 2B, 2C a 2D (Czech)