SES 4 [NSS/SSL]
SES NEW SKIES ordered in February 2008 the NSS 14 satellite from Space Systems/Loral (SS/L). It will be the largest satellite ordered by SES so far. In early 2010, the satellite was renamed SES 4.
SES 4 is a hybrid satellite featuring 52 × 36 MHz equivalent C-band transponders and 72 × 36 MHz equivalent Ku-band transponders, a substantial increase in the total capacity available at 338 degrees East The state-of-the-art spacecraft has been specifically designed for its orbital location, with C-Band beams serving the eastern hemisphere of Europe/Africa, full America's coverage as well as a global beam to support mobile and maritime customers. Four high power, regional Ku-Band beams will provide service to Europe/Middle East, West Africa, North America and South America with extensive cross-strapping between C- and Ku-band transponders providing enhanced connectivity. Government applications will benefit from sophisticated command encryption.
The satellite is based on the SS/Loral SSL-1300 bus and is equipped with an ion propulsion system ensuring a minimum life of at least 15 years in orbit. At a launch weight of 5800 kilograms, SES 4 is compatible with all relevant launch vehicle providers.
SES NEW SKIES deployed SES 4 over the Atlantic Ocean region at 338 degrees East, enabling the incumbent NSS-7 satellite to move to a new orbital position.
Nation: | Netherlands |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | SES New Skies → SES World Skies |
Contractors: | Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) |
Equipment: | 52 C-band transponders and 72 Ku-band transponders |
Configuration: | SSL-1300 |
Propulsion: | R-4D, 4 × SPT-100 plasma thrusters |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 15 years |
Mass: | 6180 kg |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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SES 4 (ex NSS 14) | 2012-007A | 14.02.2012 | Ba LC-200/39 | Proton-M Briz-M (Ph.3) |
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