Telstar 12
| Industry | Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Loral Skynet |
| Headquarters | Canada |
Area served | North America, South America, Europe, Mid-East |
Telstar 12, previously known as Orion 2, is a Canadian communications satellite belonging to the Telstar fleet and managed by Telesat. Initially constructed for Orion Network Systems, ownership shifted to Loral Skynet prior to its launch, and subsequently it became part of Telesat's assets after their 2007 merger.
Operating in the Ku band, Telstar 12 delivers coverage spanning North America (extending as far as Cleveland, Ohio), the majority of South America, and Europe. It facilitates intercontinental communications, including transatlantic connections reaching the Mid-East. Four of its transponders are leased by Eutelsat to support services linking Europe with the Americas.
During the first quarter of 2016, the satellite was succeeded at its orbital position by the Telstar 12 Vantage spacecraft.
See also
External links
- International Media Switzerland – official site of the provider
- Announcement from Telesat regarding T12V deployment