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Technical Specifications
Eutelsat
W-series
(1*, 2, 3, 4) |
| PAYLOAD
CAPABILITIES |
| Types of Services |
Telecommunication |
| Downlink frequencies |
Ku-band |
| CORE BUS
SPECIFICATIONS |
| Prime Contractor |
Aerospatiale |
| Platform |
Spacebus 3000
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| Launch Mass |
2700
kg (5951 lbm) |
| Design Life |
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STRUCTURE |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) |
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| Construction |
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POWER SYSTEM |
| Payload Power
(EOL) |
5.840
kW |
| Solar Arrays |
2
silicon panels |
| Batteries |
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ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM |
| Stabilization |
3-axis
controlled |
W1, based on a Spacebus 3000, was
destroyed in a factory fire. The replacement was ordered from
Matra Marconi Space, which has become part of Astrium.
Eutelsat
W-1 |
| PAYLOAD
CAPABILITIES |
| Types of Services |
Telecommunication |
| Downlink frequencies |
Ku-band |
| CORE BUS
SPECIFICATIONS |
| Prime Contractor |
Astrium
(formerly Matra Marconi Space) |
| Platform |
EuroStar 2000+
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| Launch Mass |
3250
kg (7150 lbm) |
| Design Life |
12
years |
STRUCTURE |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) |
2.5
x 3.4 x 5 m |
| Construction |
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POWER SYSTEM |
| Payload Power
(EOL) |
7.000
kW |
| Solar Arrays |
2
silicon panels |
| Batteries |
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ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM |
| Stabilization |
3-axis
controlled |
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