Amazonas 5
{{short description|Spanish communications satellite}}
{{Infobox spaceflight
| name = Amazonas 5
| names_list = Amazonas 4B
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| mission_type = Communications
| operator = Hispasat
| COSPAR_ID = 2017-053A
| SATCAT = 42934
| website = [https://www.hispasat.com/en/satellite-fleet/amazonas-5 Amazonas 5]
| mission_duration = 15 years (planned)
{{time interval|11 September 2017|show=ymd|sep=,}} (elapsed)
| spacecraft_type =
| spacecraft_bus = SSL 1300
| manufacturer = SSL
| launch_mass = 5900kg
| power = 11.5kW
| launch_date = {{start date|2017|09|11}}
| launch_rocket = Proton-M Breeze M
| launch_site = Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
| launch_contractor = ILS{{Cite web|title=Proton launches Amazonas-5|url=https://www.russianspaceweb.com/amazonas-5.html|access-date=2021-12-07|website=www.russianspaceweb.com}}
| orbit_reference = Geocentric
| orbit_regime = Geostationary
| orbit_longitude = 61°W
| orbit_semimajor = {{cvt|42165|km}}{{Cite web|title=Technical details for satellite AMAZONAS 5|url=https://www.n2yo.com//satellite/?s=42934|access-date=2021-12-07|website=N2YO.com - Real Time Satellite Tracking and Predictions}}
| orbit_periapsis = {{cvt|37780|km}}
| orbit_apoapsis = {{cvt|35808|km}}
| orbit_inclination = 0.0°
| orbit_period = 1,436 min (1 day 36 min)
| trans_band = 34 Ka band spot beams, 24 Ku band transponders
| trans_coverage = Latin America (incl. Brazil)
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The Amazonas 5 is a Spanish commercial communications satellite developed by SSL and operated by Hispasat. Launched on {{start date|2017|09|11}}, it has an expected service life of 15 years. Its orbit allows it to cover all of South America,{{Cite web|title=Amazonas 5|url=https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?norad=42934|access-date=2021-12-07|website=Satbeams Web and Mobile}} allowing for broadband and broadcast services. It replaces the Amazonas 4A and 4B satellites, the former of which experienced a performance loss and the latter which was cancelled.{{Cite web|title=Amazonas 5 Communication Satellite - Aerospace Technology|url=https://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/amazonas-5-communication-satellite/|access-date=2021-12-07|website=www.aerospace-technology.com}}
Design
= Satellite bus =
The satellite is based on the SSL 1300, a satellite bus produced by SSL. It has a launch mass of {{cvt|5900|kg}} and has two deployable solar panels.
= Propulsion =
The satellite uses a chemical propulsion system for orbit raising with the main engine providing a force between 450 and 490 N and several altitude control thrusters. Although the SSL 1300 spacecraft bus can be equipped with an electric propulsion system, it is unknown if Amazonas 5 comes with it.{{Cite web|title=Amazonas 5 – Amazonas 5 {{!}} Spaceflight101| url=https://spaceflight101.com/proton-amazonas-5/amazonas-5/|access-date=2021-12-07|language=en-US}}
= Communications =
Launch
Amazonas 5 launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, Kazakhstan, on {{start date|2017|09|11}}, on board a Proton-M Breeze M rocket. The launch was initially slated to happen on 9 September instead but the Proton rocket's arrival from Moscow was delayed.
It was launched to a geostationary orbit with a periapsis of {{cvt|35,780.1|km}}, an apoapsis of {{cvt|35,808.7|km}}, and orbital inclination of 0.0°. It is placed at a longitude of 61° W in order to serve South America. It would provide internet connectivity to around 500,000 people in the region, and opens 500 new television channels.
See also
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Category:Communications satellites
Category:Communications satellites in geostationary orbit
Category:Satellites in geostationary orbit