Express-A2, also known as Ekspress-6A, was a Russian geostationary communications satellite operated by RSCC (Russian Satellite Communications Company) as part of the Express satellite fleet.

The satellite was launched in October 2002 aboard a ILS Proton-K rocket with a DM-2 upper stage from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. It was positioned in geostationary orbit to provide coverage primarily over Russia, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Express-A2 was built on the NPO PM Express-A platform and was designed to deliver television broadcasting, radio distribution, data transmission, and telephony services. The satellite carried a mixed payload of C-band and Ku-band transponders, enabling both domestic and international communications services.

With a design life of approximately 12 years, Express-A2 played a key role in modernizing Russia’s satellite communications infrastructure in the early 2000’s. It supported national broadcasting networks and commercial operators, contributing to expanded satellite coverage and improved signal reliability across the region.

Express-A2 remained operational for many years before being gradually replaced by newer Express-AM and Express-AT series satellites, which introduced higher capacity and more advanced technologies.