After the successful launch of the satellite and its subsequent positioning in geostationary orbit, an anomaly was detected in the satellite’s performance and traced to its power subsystem, affecting the available capacity. At that moment, a contingency plan was to put into operation to ensure uninterrupted service to customers. Moreover, the economic impact on HISPASAT Group was minimal due to the satellite’s insurance policy, which covers these types of incidents.
Amazonas 4A’s affected capacity will be compensated by the capacity that will be offered by Amazonas 5, which is currently being built.
The Amazonas 4A, which was manufactured by Orbital on the basis of its Geostar 2.4e platform, featured significant involvement from the Spanish industrial sector.
IMUX in the Ku band.
Elements of the Ku band, such as antenna feeding assemblies for reception and transmission, RF filters, hybrids, couplers and RF adaptors. Wide-coverage antennas and feedhorns with great ability for reception and transmission, and passive network assemblies.
Satellite control centre and flight dynamics systems.
Terrestrial segment of satellite control.
Satellite control antenna in Maspalomas (Canary Islands).
