TurkmenAlem5E/MonacoSAT telecom satellite in orbit

TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT telecom satellite in orbit

TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT telecom satellite in orbit

April 28, 2015

TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT telecom satellite in orbit

Cannes, April 27, 2015 - Built by Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor, on behalf of the Turkmenistan Ministry of Communications, the TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT telecommunications satellite was successfully launched today from the Cape Canaveral launch site in Florida by a SpaceX Falcon 9 launcher.

Once in service, TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT will allow Turkmenistan to operate its first national satellite telecommunications system, ensuring enhanced, secure telecommunications for the country. The satellite is built on a Thales Alenia Space Spacebus 4000 C2 platform, weighed 4.7 metric tons at launch and offers a design life exceeding 16 years. Its coverage zone encompasses Europe, Central Asia up to the Chinese border and virtually all of Africa. The Turkmenistan Ministry of Communications will use Monacos 52 E orbital position, via the Monaco-based satellite operator, Space System International - Monaco (SSI).

As prime contractor for this in-orbit delivery contract, Thales Alenia Space was in charge of satellite design and manufacture, along with the manufacture of ground support equipment for the two satellite control stations, all associated services, provision of launch services and insurance. The Turkmenistan team, which manages TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT, received intensive training from Thales Alenia Space engineers to ensure trouble-free satellite operation.

TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT is Thales Alenia Spaces first satellite in orbit to use a component made by the additive manufacturing process, also known as 3D printing, namely the T&C antenna horn mounting strut. In addition, it is the first satellite made by Thales Alenia Space to feature flexible traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), meaning with adjustable output power.

About Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Finmeccanica (33%), is a key European player in space telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, exploration and orbital infrastructures. Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio form the two parent companies Space Alliance , which offers a complete range of services and solutions. Because of its unrivaled expertise in dual (civil/military) missions, constellations, flexible payloads, altimetry, meteorology and high-resolution optical and radar instruments, Thales Alenia Space is the natural partner to countries that want to expand their space program. The company posted consolidated revenues in excess of 2 billion euros in 2013, and has 7,500 employees in six countries. www.thalesaleniaspace.com

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