Ekspress 2

Russia

Also called: Express 2 and Ekspress 12L

Launch data:

Designation	24435 / 96058A
Launch date	26 Sep 1996
Launch site	Baikonur, LC-200/39
Launch vehicle	Proton-K / DM-2M (#244)
Mission	Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee	km
Eccentricity
Inclination	deg
Period	min

GE American Communications Inc. announced it will launch a international video programming satellite service on this bird aimed at the Indian sub-continent. The news programming will be in English and Hindi. Also GE Americom has a long-term agreement for five C-band and two Ku-band transponders.

Had a failure on 7 May 1999. Service has restored within hours.

Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 26 Sep 1996	May 2000	Express-06, 80°E
Jul 2000		Statsionar-21, 103°E (Express-09)

Ref.: #15 - update: 26.12.10

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