Telecom 2D

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Telecom 2D
Start date August 8, 1996
Launcher Ariane 4 V90
Launch site ELA-2 , Guyana Space Center
COSPAR-ID : 1996-044B
Takeoff mass 2275 kg
Manufacturer Matra Marconi Space (now EADS Astrium )
model Eurostar 2000
lifespan ten years
Stabilization Spin
operator France Telecom
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 5 ° west
Actual position Cemetery orbit
List of geostationary satellites

Telecom 2D was a French Satellite of France Telecom SA and positioned to receive in Europe at 5 ° West. Mostly French-language programs and data services were broadcast through him. Because France Télécom wanted to concentrate on its core business, the satellite was leased to Eutelsat .

In November 2012 Telecom 2D was decommissioned and placed in a cemetery orbit.

reception

The satellite could be received in Europe . The transmission took place in the Ku band .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ F. Alby (CNES): OVERVIEW ON 2012 SPACE DEBRIS ACTIVITIES IN FRANCE. (PDF) Retrieved August 21, 2017 .