Good news one new russian satellite coming in 56°E

Express-AT1 satellite is manufactured on RSCC’ order by the JSC “Academician M.F. Reshetnev “Information Satellite Systems“ in cooperation with Thales Alenia Space (France)  within the framework of the Russian Federal Space Program for 2006-2015. The satellite will provide DTH TV & Radio broadcasting.

The launch is planned in 2014.

Satellite performances

Orbital slot Geostationary / 56° E
Operational life-time 15 years
Satellite mass 1726 kg
Payload electric power 5880 W
Platform Express-1000H
Footprints