Satellite footprints

SES-4 (NSS-14) at 22° West

Position:22° West
Manufacturer:Space Systems/Loral (SS/L)
Operator:SES
Launch operator:ILS
Launch vehicle:Proton M/Breeze
Launch date:02/14/2012
Expected lifetime:15+ Years

SES NEW SKIES ordered in February 2008 the NSS-14 satellite from Space Systems/Loral (SS/L). It was the largest satellite ordered by SES so far. In early 2010, the satellite was renamed SES-4.

SES-4 is a hybrid satellite featuring 52 × 36 MHz equivalent C-band transponders and 72 × 36 MHz equivalent Ku-band transponders, a substantial increase in the total capacity available at 338 degrees East The state-of-the-art spacecraft has been specifically designed for its orbital location, with C-Band beams serving the eastern hemisphere of Europe/Africa, full America’s coverage as well as a global beam to support mobile and maritime customers. Four high power, regional Ku-Band beams will provide service to Europe/Middle-East, West Africa, North America and South America with extensive cross-strapping between C- and Ku-band transponders providing enhanced connectivity. Government applications will benefit from sophisticated command encryption.

The satellite is based on the Space Systems/Loral’s SSL-1300 bus and is equipped with an ion propulsion system ensuring a minimum life of at least 15 years in orbit. With a launch weight of 5,800 kgs, SES-4 satellite is compatible with all relevant launch vehicle providers. SES NEW SKIES deployed SES-4 over the Atlantic Ocean region at 338° East, enabling the incumbent NSS-7 satellite to move to a new orbital position.

SES-4 was launched on July 10th, 2012, on a Proton M booster rocket operated by launch operator ILS.

 

SES-4 (NSS-14) at 22° West

SES-4 satellite under construction
SES-4 transported to launch site
Proton M rocket with SES-4 ready to launch
ILS Proton launching SES-4

SES-4 (NSS-14) at 22° West

SES-4 FootprintILS Launchkit SES-4

SES-4 (NSS-14) at 22° West

SES-4 C-band coverage M
SES-4 Europe & Middle-East Ku-band beam M
SES-4 Global C-band beam M