Telkom-3S
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Telkom Indonesia |
| COSPAR ID | 2017-007A |
| SATCAT no. | 41944 |
| Website | Official Site |
| Mission duration | 17 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Spacebus-4000B2 |
| Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
| Launch mass | 3,550 kilograms (7,800 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 14 February 2017, 21:39 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA VA-235 |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 118° East[1] |
| Perigee altitude | 35,789.8 kilometres (22,238.8 mi)[1] |
| Apogee altitude | 35,797.3 kilometres (22,243.4 mi)[1] |
| Inclination | 0.1 degrees[1] |
| Period | 1436.1 minutes[1] |
| Epoch | Planned[1] |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 24 C-Band 8 Extended C-Band 10 Ku-Band |
Telkom-3S is an Indonesian geostationary communications satellite built as a replacement of Telkom-3 that was lost due to a launch failure on 6 August 2012.[2] Telkom-3S was successfully launched in 14 February 2017[3] and commissioned into service on 17 April 2017.[4]
Description
Telkom-3S is fitted with 24 C-Band transponders, 8 extended C-Band transponders and 10 Ku-Band transponders. The C-band payload will cover Indonesia and Southeast Asia, while the extended C-band payload will cover both Indonesia and part of Malaysia. The Ku-band payload will specifically cover Indonesia. Telkom-3S will provide high-definition TV services along with mobile communications and internet applications.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "TELKOM 3S Satellite details 2017-007A NORAD 41944". N2YO. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Telkom-3S Gunter's Space Page". 2 December 2015.
- ^ "Arianespace orbits two digital HDTV satellites, SKY Brasil-1 and Telkom 3S, on Ariane 5's 77th successful launch in a row".
- ^ Wijaya, Yulius. "Peresmian Pengoperasian Satelit Telkom 3S (in Indonesian)". www.antaranews.com (in Indonesian). Antara News.
