Set to increase coverage in Latin America and Europe, the Hispasat 36W-1 has launched from the European Spaceport of Kourou.
The Spanish operator’s tenth satellite is entering a manoeuvre phase to reach the geostationary orbit point where the test phase will be carried for several weeks.
“Hispasat 36W-1 is not only the first mission of the new SmallGEO platform, but also incorporates an advanced regenerative payload [RedSat] that will provide the satellite with greater flexibility and signal quality thanks to its reconfigurable antenna and on-board processor, thus improving the telecommunications services it will provide to its clients,” said Carlos Espinós, CEO. “We are very satisfied with our collaboration with the European Space Agency, which has allowed us to participate in a leading technological project.”
The new satellite, built by Germany’s OHB System AG, has a 15-year lifespan and will offer video contribution and cellular backhaul services, as well as company and broadband solutions. It is fitted with 20 Ku-band transponders and additional capacity of up to three Ka-band transponders.
SmallGEO platform was developed by OHB System AG together with the ESA and Hispasat. It allows for a substantial reduction in satellite mass thanks to the use of electric propulsion throughout the lifespan of the satellite.
In addition, the H36W-1 incorporates RedSat, an advanced regenerative payload consisting of an active antenna with reconfigurable beams that, together with the on-board processor, will improve the efficiency and services offered by the satellite. The antenna can be controlled electronically from the Earth and reoriented at any point during the lifespan of the satellite.
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