Fleet and Coverage

KOREASAT 7 @116ºE

  • Ku-Band
  • C-Band
  • Steerable Ka-Band
  • Steerable Ku-Band

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KOREASAT 7

KOREASAT 7 has Ku-Band and Ka-Band transponders on the upgraded Spacebus 4000B2 platform from Thales Alenia Space. The Satellite offers payload power of about 7 kW. KOREASAT 7 is positioned at 116ºE and was launched in 2017.

KOREASAT 7 is designed to provide improved throughput and wider coverage over Korea, Philippines, Indochina, India, and Indonesia with the added steerable Ka-Band capacity that can support further demand. KOREASAT 7 enables a full range of video and data applications such as DTH broadcast services, government communications and VSAT networks.

Specifications

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Number of Transponders
  • Ku-Band : 24x54MHz
  • Ku-BSS : 6x27MHz
  • Ka-Band
Uplink/Downlink Frequencies (GHz)
  • 14.0 - 14.5 / 12.25 - 12.75
  • 17.85 - 18.1 / 11.95 - 12.2
  • 27.0 - 31.0 / 18.1 - 21.2
Polarization Linear (Horizontal or Vertical)
Orbital Location (Longitude) 116ºE
Geographic coverage Korea, Philippines, Indochina, India, Indonesia etc.
Launch Service Provider Arianespace
Launch Date 5 May 2017
Spacecraft (Model) Spacebus 4000B2
Manufacturer Thales Alenia Space
Lifetime 15 years

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