Telecom 2D
Telecom 2D | |
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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
- ↑ F. Alby (CNES): OVERVIEW ON 2012 SPACE DEBRIS ACTIVITIES IN FRANCE. (PDF) Retrieved August 21, 2017 .