HYLAS 2
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe, Middle East |
| Products | Satellite communications services (HYLAS satellites) |
HYLAS 2 is a geostationary high throughput satellite managed by Avanti Communications. The name HYLAS stands for Highly Adaptable Satellite. It was deployed aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre located in Kourou, French Guiana, on August 2, 2012.
Construction
The satellite was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation utilizing the GEOStar-2 (STAR-2) platform, specifically for the UK-based telecom provider Avanti Communications Plc.
Features
Equipped with four active and six gateway Ka-band beams, HYLAS 2 provides coverage across Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally, it includes steerable spot beams that can be redirected to areas requiring increased bandwidth capacity as necessary.
See also
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