Vinasat-1 at 132° East
Position: | 132° East |
Manufacturer: | Lockheed Martin |
Operator: | VNPT (Vinasat) |
Launch operator: | Arianespace |
Launch vehicle: | Ariane 5ECA |
Launch date: | 04/18/2008 |
Expected lifetime: | 15+ Years |
Vinasat-1 satellite system is based on Lockheed Martin’s award winning A2100A spacecraft platform and represents the first satellite system ever procured by the nation of Vietnam. Vinasat-1 is a C-/Ku-band hybrid satellite designed for a minimum service life of 15 years and is located at the orbital slot 132° East.