Yamal-601

Yamal 601 (Ямал-601)
Mission type Communication
Operator Gazprom Space Systems
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft Yamal 601
Spacecraft type Yamal 601
Bus Ekspress-2000
Manufacturer ISS Reshetnev (bus)
Thales Alenia Space (payload)
Start of mission
Launch date Planned: 2018
Rocket Proton-M/Briz-M
Launch site Baikonur
Orbital parameters
Reference system GEO
Transponders
Band 18 C-band transponders, 19 Ku-band transponders, 26 Ka-band transponders
Frequency 18 C band
19 Ku band
26 Ka band

Yamal Constellation
 Yamal 402

Yamal 601 (Russian: Ямал-601) is a geostationary communications satellite ordered by Gazprom Space Systems to ISS Reshetnev on the Ekspress-2000 platform for its Yamal program.[1][2] The Ekspress-2000 platform is the heavy version, which can weight up to 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) and generate up to 14 kW of power on an unpressurized bus designed for direct GEO injection with 15 years of design life. Its payload will be supplied by Thales Alenia Space and is composed of 18 C band, 19 Ku band and 26 Ka band transponders for a 36 MHz equivalent of 52 transponders.[2] It will replace Yamal 202 on 49°E when it reaches its end of service around 2018.[3]

History

In 2013 Gazprom Board decides a new plan. It requires two new spacecrafts: Yamal-501 and Yamal-601.[4] In January 2014 Gazprom and Thales announce a contract for a new spacecraft, Yamal-601.[5][6] In 2015 the Yamal-401 history would repeat itself and the contract of Yamal-601 with Thales is cancelled is assigned to ISS ISS Reshetnev, but Thales is allowed to keep the payload supply, again.[2]

See also

References

  1. Zak, Anatoly (April 21, 2016). "Yamal communication satellites". RussiaSpaceWeb.com. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  2. 1 2 3 Krebs, Gunter Dirk (2016-04-17). "Yamal 601". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  3. "Yamal 601". Satbeams. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  4. "New Projects". Gazprom. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
  5. Krebs, Gunter Dirk (2016-04-17). "Yamal 601". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  6. "Thales Alenia Space to build Yamal-601 satellite for Gazprom Space Systems". Thales Alenia Space. 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2016-07-25.

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