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BulgariaSat 1
BulgariaSat 1 [SSL]
BulgariaSat 1 is a geostationary communications atellite to provide Direct-to-Home (DTH) television service in the Balkan region.
Space Systems/Loral announced in September 2014 that it has been awarded a contract to provide a new satellite to Bulgaria Sat. The satellite is built on the SSL-1300 platform and carries 3 Ku-band FSS transponders and 30 Ku-band BSS transponders.
The satellite, BulgariaSat-1, will provide DTH services and fixed satellite services in the Balkans and other European regions to help meet the growing demand for telecommunications services. BulgariaSat-1 will be equipped with 3 Ku-band FSS transponders and 30 Ku-band BSS transponders for fixed satellite services and advanced television services such as high definition television. It will be postioned at 2° East.
| Nation: | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Bulgaria Sat |
| Contractors: | Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) |
| Equipment: | 3 Ku-band FSS transponders and 30 Ku-band BSS transponders |
| Configuration: | SSL-1300 |
| Propulsion: | R-4D-11 |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 15 years (minimum); 18 years (projected) |
| Mass: | 3669 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BulgariaSat 1 | 2017-038A | 23.06.2017 | CCK LC-39A | Falcon-9 v1.2 |
References:
- Space Systems/Loral: SSL Selected To Provide Direct Broadcast Satellite To Bulgaria Sat, 8 September 2014
