Fleet and Coverage

KOREASAT 6 @116°E

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

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무궁화 6호 이미지

KOREASAT 6A

KOREASAT 6A is a replacement satellite for the existing KOREASAT 6, which has reached the end of its operational lifespan. It is equipped with 20 Ku-band transponders for communication services and 6 Ku-band transponders for broadcasting. The satellite was manufactured by Thales Alenia Space in France and launched by SpaceX in November 2024 from Florida, USA.​

KOREASAT 6A supports various missions, including Skylife satellite broadcasting and mobile satellite relay services, providing satellite communication and broadcasting services across South Korea.​

Specifications

무궁화 6A호 사양표
Number of Transponders
  • FSS : 8x54MHz, 12x36MHz
  • BSS : 6x27MHz
Uplink/Downlink Frequencies(GHz)
  • 14.0 – 14.5 / 12.25 – 12.75
  • 14.5 – 14.75 / 11.7 – 11.95
Polarization Linear(Horizontal or Vertical) ㅣ LHCP
EIRP(Peak Value)(dBW) 62.2 ㅣ 64
G/T(dB/K) 15.5 – 19.0 ㅣ 15.5 – 19.5
Orbital Location(Longitude) 116°E
Geographic Coverage Korea
Launch Service Provider SpaceX
Launch Date 12 Nov 2024
Spacecraft(Model) Spacebus 4000B2E
Manufacturer Thales Alenia Space
Lifetime 15 years
  • Ku-Band
  • C-Band
  • Steerable Ka-Band
  • Steerable Ku-Band