Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), has now shipped the ProtoStar I satellite to Kourou, French Guiana, where it is scheduled to launch as early as June 24th aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. The satellite, designed to meet the needs of emerging and existing direct-to-home (DTH) operators in the Asian market as well as other broadband communication needs in the region, was completed for ProtoStar less than 17 months after the contract was signed. The satellite is the first in a fleet of multiple satellites ProtoStar plans to launch that will enable its in-country partners to offer advanced satellite television services and powerful two-way broadband Internet access. Space Systems/Loral was able to deliver the satellite in just over a year as the project involved modifications to an existing satellite, which ProtoStar had purchased from its previous owner. SS/L then tailored the spacecraft to meet the defined power and footprint/coverage requirements of ProtoStar’s customers. The satellite is based on SS/L’s highly reliable, high heritage, 1300 spacecraft bus, which provides the flexibility for a broad range of applications. ProtoStar I will operate in Ku-and C-band and is expected to provide more than 15 years of service—Palo Alto, California
ProtoStar Pumped… SS/L Delivers…
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), has now shipped the ProtoStar I satellite to Kourou, French Guiana, where it is scheduled to launch as early as June 24th aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. The satellite, designed to meet the needs of emerging and existing direct-to-home (DTH) operators in the Asian market as well as other broadband communication needs in the region, was completed for ProtoStar less than 17 months after the contract was signed. The satellite is the first in a fleet of multiple satellites ProtoStar plans to launch that will enable its in-country partners to offer advanced satellite television services and powerful two-way broadband Internet access. Space Systems/Loral was able to deliver the satellite in just over a year as the project involved modifications to an existing satellite, which ProtoStar had purchased from its previous owner. SS/L then tailored the spacecraft to meet the defined power and footprint/coverage requirements of ProtoStar’s customers. The satellite is based on SS/L’s highly reliable, high heritage, 1300 spacecraft bus, which provides the flexibility for a broad range of applications. ProtoStar I will operate in Ku-and C-band and is expected to provide more than 15 years of service—Palo Alto, California
