Thor 5
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| Operator | Telenor |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communication |
| Satellite of | Earth |
| Launch date | 11 February 2008, 11:34 GMT |
| Carrier rocket | Proton-M/Briz-M |
| COSPAR ID | 2008-006A |
| Homepage | Telenor |
| Mass | 1960 kg |
| Power | 3,600 watts from solar panels |
| Orbital elements | |
| Regime | Geosynchronous |
| Inclination | ~0º |
| Apoapsis | ~35,780 kilometres (22,230 mi) |
| Periapsis | ~35,780 kilometres (22,230 mi) |
| Orbital period | 24 hours |
Thor 5, also known as Thor 2R is a Norwegian communications satellite. It was successfully launched for Telenor atop an International Launch Services Proton-M/Briz-M carrier rocket, at 11:34 GMT on 11 February 2008.[1] It is based on the Star-2 satellite bus, and was constructed by Orbital Sciences Corporation. It carries 24 Ku band transponders, to provide direct-to-home television broadcasting. After launch, the Briz-M upper stage placed Thor 5 directly into a geosynchronous orbit, eliminating the need for orbital raising manoeuvres and making the spacecraft able to save weight by carrying less fuel. It will be positioned at a longitude of 1° West.[2]
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