HYLAS 2 is a geostationary High throughput satellite operated by Avanti Communications. HYLAS, an acronym for Highly Adaptable Satellite, was launched on Ariane 5 from Guyana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana, on 2 August 2012.

Construction

HYLAS 2 was constructed by Orbital Sciences Corporation on the STAR-2 platform for the UK telecommunications company Avanti Communications Plc.

Features

HYLAS 2 features 4 active and 6 gateway Ka beams covering Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. HYLAS 2 is also equipped with steerable spot-beams to direct extra capacity in required areas when needed.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "HYLAS2" (PDF).
  2. ^ "HYLAS 2 Product Sheet" (PDF). datasheet. Avanti Communications Group plc. 10 August 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  3. ^ Freedomsat - HYLAS 2 Coverage Archived 2012-10-23 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ - Hylas-2 Internet Coverage


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HYLAS_2
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