WildBlue-1
| Wild blue 1 | |
|---|---|
| Start date | December 8, 2006 22:08 UTC |
| Launcher | Ariane 5 ECA V174 |
| Launch site | ELA-3 , Guyana Space Center |
| COSPAR-ID : | 2006-054A |
| Takeoff mass | 4735 kg |
| Empty mass | 1995 kg |
| Dimensions | 5.53 x 2.33 x 2.36 m |
| Span in orbit | 31.1 m |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems / Loral |
| model | FS 1300 |
| lifespan | 15 years |
| Stabilization | triaxial |
| operator | ViaSat |
| Playback information | |
| Transponder | 35 Ka band |
| Transponder performance | 5600 W |
| Others | |
| Electrical power | Start: 9600 W |
| Power storage | 2 nickel-hydrogen batteries with 34 cells each |
| position | |
| Actual position | 111 ° W |
| List of geostationary satellites | |
WildBlue-1 is a communications satellite to be American ViaSat belonging WildBlue Communications for the transmission of Internet data.
The satellite was named "iSky" and "KaStar" during its development. It is a satellite that uses spot beam technology in the Ka-band range, which enables the transmission ranges to be variably focused on specific areas. The start to the geostationary orbit took place on 8 December 2006 with a carrier rocket of the type Ariane 5 , he was at 111 ° W positioned.
Web links
- Arianespace Launch Kit (English)
- Satbeams: Wildblue 1 (English)
- Gunter's Space Page: WildBlue 1 (English)