GiSAT-1
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Global IP Cayman |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | GiSAT-1 |
| Bus | Boeing 702MP |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Launch mass | 6 t (5.9 long tons; 6.6 short tons) |
| Power | 15 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2019 (Planned) |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geosynchronous |
| Transponders | |
| Band | Ka band |
| Bandwidth | >150Gbps |
| Coverage area | 35 Sub-Saharan coutnries |
GiSAT-1, is a high throughput geostationary communications satellite ordered by Global IP Cayman. It is to be designed and manufactured by Boeing on the Boeing-702MP platform. It will serve 35 Sub-Saharan countries on the Ka band and offer over 150Gbps of bandwidth with a flexible digital payload. It is expected to be launched in 2019.[1][2][3]
Satellite description
GiSAT-1 is being designed and manufactured by Boeing on the Boeing 702MP satellite bus. It will have an estimated launch mass of 6 t (6.6 tons) and a design life of more than 15 years.[1]
It is powered by two wings, with four panels each, of triple-junction GsAs solar cells providing a total of 15 kW.[1]
It's will have a fully digital high throughput Ka band payload offering over 150Gbps of bandwidth. It will offer its services in all the African continent and have four gateways in Europe for connectivity.[2][3]
History
On September 12, Boeing announced another win for its Boeing 702MP platform, with the order of GiSAT-1 from the start-up Global IP Cayman. It would be a 6 t (6.6 tons) satellite with 15 kW of power generation with a fully digital high throughput Ka band payload offering over 150Gbps of bandwidth. It was at the time expected to be launched in 2019.[1][2][3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "GiSat". Gunter's Space Page. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- 1 2 3 "Global IP Broadband Services". Global IP Cayman. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- 1 2 3 "Boeing Communications Satellite to Expand Broadband Services in Africa". Boeing. September 12, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-09-13.