Recently launched satellite - KU Band - SES World Skies - covering the arc

Source: SES WORLD SKIES

Recently Launched Satellite:

SES-1 Satellite successfully launched on Saturday, April 24th 2010

The launch of SES-1 signals the start of a new phase in the history of SES WORLD SKIES and SES.

The first in a new generation of spacecraft bearing the SES name, SES-1 will join the existing SES WORLD SKIES fleet in bringing critical communications services to millions of end-users. SES-1 will power networks serving thousands of VSATs in North America and deliver high-definition video channels as part of SES WORLD SKIES’ extensive HD-PRIME television neighborhood. It will replace AMC-2 and AMC-4 at 101º West, helping us fulfill our commitment to continuously replace and augment capacity as required to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

The spacecraft carries 24 C-band transponders as well as 24 Ku-band transponders of 36 MHz capacity each and has been designed to have a minimum expected service time of 15 years. Six of the channels in each band can be crosss-strapped to the opposite band, enabling new service capability. SES-1 is based on Orbital’s space-proven Star 2.4 platform, the largest and most powerful geostationary communications satellites Orbital builds and will generate approximately five kilowatts of payload power. SES-1 will deliver full 50 state coverage from its strategically important location over the US in both C- and Ku-Band.

Key Facts

Orbital Location: 101º West
Transponders (36MHz equivalent): C-band: 24 and Ku-band: 24
Launch date: 24 April 2010
Estimated End-of-Life: 15 years
Type: Orbital Sciences Star 2.4

SES-1 North American Arc for the KU-Band: