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Express MD1

Also known as Ekspress MD-1

failed

Identification

Position80° E (71° E)
NORAD / COSPAR33596 / 2009-007B
OperatorRussian Satellite Communications Company
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
ModelYakhta
Mass1140 kg
Dry mass225 kg

Launch

Launch siteBaikonur Cosmodrome
Launch vehicleProton M

Comment

8 C-band and 1 L-band transponders to provide digital TV & radio broadcasting, telephony, data transmission, multimedia and VSAT services to Russia and Asia. Satellite experience technical failure on Jul 4 2013.

Lifetime
11 Feb 2009Launched
10 yrDesign life
17.5 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Feb 2019End of life
Design lifetime exceeded by 7.5 years
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