Hispasat Advanced Generation 1

The first SGEO mission based on the new satellite platform will be launched with a payload for the Spanish satellite operator HISPASAT as "HISPASAT Advanced Generation 1". HISPASAT AG1 will be placed in a geostationary orbit at an altitude of 36,000 kilometers, where it will supply Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands and South America with multimedia services. The operator will be integrating HISPASAT AG1 in its existing fleet of geostationary communications satellites.

Status

The contract between OHB-System and HISPASAT for Phase C/D/E was signed in spring 2009 and assigns to OHB the status of principal contractor for the entire satellite. The payload is being supplied by Tesat-Spacecom. HISPASAT AG1 is scheduled for a 2012 launch.

Partners

HISPASAT (customer), Tesat-Spacecom, LUXSPACE, Swedish Space Corporation, RUAG Space Switzerland, DLR GSOC