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Astrolink
International LLC was granted a license by the FCC to build and
operate 9 Ka-band satellites. Lockheed Martin, TRW, Telecom
Italia's Telespazio and Liberty Media are all investors in
Astrolink International LLC.
| Astrolink
2
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
|
Cancelled
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
Astrolink
International LLC
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| Mission |
Telecommunications
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| Manufacturer / Model |
Lockheed
Martin
|
A2100 AX2
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| Launch Mass |
5500
kg (12,122 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
|
| Design Life |
15
years
|
| Power (EOL) |
|
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Proton
M |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2003
|
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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