| Names | Amazonas 4A, Amazonas 4 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hispasat |
| COSPAR ID | 2014-011A |
| SATCAT no. | 39616 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | GEOStar-2 |
| Manufacturer | Orbital Sciences Corporation |
| Launch mass | 2,938 kg |
| Dry mass | 1,241 kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA |
| Launch site | Kourou Space Center |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Longitude | 73.9º W |
| Semi-major axis | 42,164 km |
| Periapsis altitude | 35,780.1 km |
| Apoapsis altitude | 35,807.6 km |
| Inclination | 0.1º |
| Period | 1,436.1 minutes |
| Payload | |
| 24 Ku-band transponders | |
Amazonas 4 network | |
The Amazonas 4A, renamed in 2016 Amazonas 4 and since 2017 known as the Hispasat 74W-1, is a Spanish commercial communications satellite developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation and operated by Hispasat. It was successfully launched in 2014 and it is expected to have a service life of 15 years however, shortly after its launch the satellite suffered a power failure that limited its operability and life.[1]
It is positioned to cover all of South America and during its service life the satellite has offered coverage for some important events such as the 2016 Summer Olympics and World Cup football broadcasts.[2][3]
- ^ Satélite Amazonas 4A, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ "Technical details for satellite AMAZONAS 4A". N2YO.com - Real Time Satellite Tracking and Predictions. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Amazonas 4A readies for World Cup". advanced-television.com. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 2021-07-15.