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Rascom 1

Also known as Rascom-QAF 1

deorbited

Identification

Position3° E (34.8° W)
NORAD / COSPAR32387 / 2007-063A
OperatorRascomStar-QAF
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerThales Group
ModelSpacebus-4000B3
Mass3160 kg
Dry mass1395 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 GS

Beacons

3956.2RHCP

Comment

12 Ku and 8 C bands transponders to provide fixed voice, data telecommunications and Internet access as well as broadcasting satellite services to the whole African continent, part of Europe and of the Middle East.

Lifetime
21 Dec 2007Launched
15 yrDesign life
18.7 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Dec 2022End of life
Satellite is deorbited