Active satellites
"Express-AM"
Express-AM1
A new broadcasting and communications Express-AM1 satellite is produced by NPO PM named after Academician M. Reshetnev jointly with NEC/TOSHIBA Space Systems under the order of Russian Satellite Communications Company. The satellite is produced in the context of the Program for Renovation of National Constellation to be executed over a time period of 2002–2005.
The satellite is designed to provide a package of communications services (digital TV, telephony, videoconferencing, data transmission, the Internet access) and to deploy satellite networks by applying VSAT technology.
The Express-AM1 spacecraft equipped with up-to-date antenna systems, that provide high-quality communications and uniform coverage in C- and Ku- bands.
Sberbank of the Russian Federation takes an active part in financing the Program for Renovation of National Constellation.
Express-AM1 satellite (launched on 30 October, 2004, entered operation on 1 February, 2005)
Satellite performances
| Mission | TV & radio broadcasting, telephony, data transmission, Internet access, videoconferencing and other services |
| Orbit | Geostationary / 40° E |
| Station keeping accuracy | ±0,05° (N&S / E&W) |
| Operational life-time | 12 years |
| Stabilisation | Three axes |
| Payload electric power | 4200 W |
| Mass of payload | 570 kg |
| Mass of satellite | 2600 kg |
| Power supply | 6000 W |
Transponders
| Parameters | C-band | Ku-band | L-band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of transponders | 9 | 18 | 1 |
| Transponders bandwidth at –1dB, MHz | 40 | 54 | 0,5 |
| Transponders output power, W (number of transponders) | 40(8) 120(1) | 95-100 | 30 |
Footprints
