The Hispasat 30W-5 (Hispasat 1E) was launched into space on an Ariane 5 rocket from the European Space Centre in French Guiana at Kourou, on December 29, 2010. It has 53 simultaneous transponders in Ku-band and capacity in Ka-band that during its more than 15 year lifetime, will allow Hispasat to offer its customers a variety of services both in Spain and in Latin America. Its coverage spans Europe, North Africa and The Americas, with coverage optimized over the Iberian Peninsula and the islands.
| Description | Hispasat 30W-5 (Hispasat 1E) |
|---|---|
| Orbital position and coverage | 30º West Europe and the entire American continent |
| Transponders | 54 transponders in Ku band and Ka band |
| Bandwidth | 33 MHz (ku) and 36 MHz (Ku) |
| Nº of antennas | 4 (3 deployed) |
| Onboard processor | - |
| Dry mass | 2171 kg |
| Launch mass | 5,3 Tonnes |
| Payload power | 11,0 kW |
| Available power | > 13,0 kW |
| Lifespan | More than 15 years |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems Loral |
| Launcher | Ariane 5 ECA |
