BulgariaSat-1 at 2° East
| Position: | 2° East |
| Manufacturer: | Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) |
| Operator: | Bulgaria Sat |
| Launch operator: | SpaceX |
| Launch vehicle: | Falcon 9 |
| Launch date: | 06/23/2017 |
| Expected lifetime: | 15+ Years |
BulgariaSat-1 satellite provides direct-to-home television and data communications services to the Balkans and other European regions. The satellite is equipped with two Ku-band FSS transponders and 30 Ku-band BBS transponders for fixed satellite and advanced TV services, such as HDTV.
The manufacturing of satellite started in 2014 and was awarded to Space Systems/Loral (SSL) based in the Palo Alto, CA USA. BulgariaSat-1 was launched on June 23rd 2017 by SpaceX launch operator on a Falcon 9 rocket.
The satellite is suitable for television and communication services, also BulgariaSat-1 can be used in force majeure – accidents due to natural disasters – earthquakes, storms, floods when land-based networks are not working.
BulgariaSat-1 at 2° East
BulgariaSat-1 at 2° East
SpaceX BulgariaSat-1 Press KitBulgariaSat-1 at 2° East
