Satellite Express-AM1, orbiting geosynchronously at 40ºE, is operated by Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), Express-AM1 is designed to provide a package of communications services (digital TV, telephony, videoconferencing, data transmission, and Internet access) and to deploy satellite networks by applying VSAT technology.
Express-AM1 is equipped with up-to-date antenna systems, and provides high-quality communications and uniform coverage in C- and Ku-bands.
Express-AM1 is equipped with up-to-date antenna systems, and provides high-quality communications and uniform coverage in C- and Ku-bands.
Some main information of Express-AM1 (40º E) Satellite:
Satellite Name: Express AM1
Status: active
Position: 40 E
Norad: 28463
Cospar number: 2004-043A
Operator: Russian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik)
Launch date: 2004-10-29
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome
Launch vehicle: Proton M
Launch mass (kg): 2600
Dry mass (kg):
Manufacturer: ISS Reshetnev (ex NPO PM)(Bus)
Model (bus): MSS-2500-GSO
Orbit: GEO
Expected lifetime: 12 yrs.
Call sign:
Beacon(s):
Details:
9 C-band, 18 Ku-band; 1 L band for broadband and internet links and telephone to Russia and its neighbors.
Beams:- C-band Wide Beam (active)
- Ku-band Europe Beam (active)
- Ku-band Indian Beam (active)
- Ku-band Wide Europe Beam (active)
Footprints of Express-AM1 satellite:
Express-AM1 satellite (40º E)
Downlink coverage, C-band, * - EIRP value of the transponder #6
Express-AM1 satellite (40º E)
Downlink coverage, European service zone, Ku-band
Express-AM1 satellite (40º E)
Downlink coverage, Wide European service zone, Ku-band
Express-AM1 satellite (40º E)
Downlink coverage, Indian service zone, Ku-band