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Express-A1R satellite
was launched to the orbital
slot of 40°E. The satellite's footprints will cover the European
part of Russia, the CIS countries, the whole of Europe, the Middle
East, Asia and Northern Africa.
The
satellite carries 12 high-power C- and 5 Ku-band transponders. NPO
PM is the prime contractor for the Express-A-series satellites.
The satellite bus is provided by NPO PM, while Alcatel Espace of
France supplies the payload.
| Express
A1R
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2002 029A
|
Launched
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
Intersputnik
|
| Mission |
Telecommunication
|
| Manufacturer / Model |
NPO
PM
|
Express A
|
| Launch Mass |
2586
kg (5700 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
40°E
|
| Design Life |
7
years
|
| Power (EOL) |
2.540
kW
|
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LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Proton
K/DM-2M |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
10
June
2002
|
01:44
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FINANCIAL
|
| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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