The 4793 kg (10,545 lbm) PAS-1R satellite uses a Boeing Satellite System BSS 702 bus. PAS-1R will be positioned in geostationary orbit at 45°W. The 36 C-band transponders will use 34-watt and 55-watt power amplifiers for general telecommunication traffic such as voice, data and television relay. The 36 Ku-band transponders will use 125-watt and 140-watt amplifiers for direct-to-user services. PAS 1R replaced the PAS-1 satellite, almost tripling the transponder capacity currently at the 45°W orbital slot. The satellite is designed for a life of 15 years, with an expected 14.7 kW of power available at end of life. The stowed dimensions of the satellite are 6.2 m x 3.8 m x 3.4 m (20.3 ft x 12.5 ft x 11.2 ft).