Features

  • Two satellite payloads offering service in the X-band frequency range of 7.25-8.4 GHz
  • XTAR-EUR - 29° E
    • Coverage area includes Eastern Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia as far east as Singapore
  • XTAR-LANT - 30° W
    • Coverage area includes North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Satellites are Space Systems/Loral modular platform 1300 flight-proven spacecraft designed for 15-plus years of on-orbit operation
  • Spacecraft attitude maintained to within 0.02° in roll, pitch, and yaw