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GEO Satellite

Vinasat-2 GEO

succesfull


Launch date

15 May 2012

Position

132° East

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Operator

VNPT (Vinasat)

Launch operator

Arianespace

Launch vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Expected lifetime

15+ Years

Regions

Asia Pacific Region
Oceania Region

The Vinasat-2 at 132° East satellite features 24 Ku-band channels providing uplink and downlink coverage, and is located at 132° East longitude. Vinasat-2 has a 15-year design life on orbit, with additional fuel reserves to maximize maneuver life. The satellite is operated by VNPT satellite operator based on Vietnam.

The satellite was launched on May 15th, 2012 on an Ariane V rocket operated by launch operator Arianespace.

GEO Satellite

Vinasat-2

succesfull


Satellite Gateway antenna controlling Vinasat satellite
Vinasat-2 satellite launched
Vinasat-2 satellite on Ariane 5 rocket

GEO Satellite

Vinasat-2

succesfull