NSS-6

{{Short description|Communications satellite}}

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| mission_type = Communications

| operator = New Skies Satellites (2002-2006)
SES New Skies (2006-2009)
SES World Skies (2009-2011)
SES (2011-present)

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| COSPAR_ID = 2002-057A

| SATCAT = 27603

| mission_duration = 15 years

| spacecraft_bus = A2100AXS

| manufacturer = Lockheed Martin

| launch_mass = {{convert|4700|kg|lb}}

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| launch_date = {{start-date|17 December 2002, 23:04|timezone=yes}} UTC

| launch_rocket = Ariane 44L V156

| launch_site = Kourou ELA-2

| launch_contractor = Arianespace

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| orbit_epoch = 28 October 2013, 01:04:17 UTC{{cite web|url=http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=27603|title=NSS 6 Satellite details 2002-057A NORAD 27603|work=N2YO|date=28 October 2013|access-date=29 October 2013}}

| orbit_reference = Geocentric

| orbit_regime = Geostationary

| orbit_periapsis = {{convert|35780|km|mi}}

| orbit_apoapsis = {{convert|35805|km|mi}}

| orbit_inclination = 0.00 degrees

| orbit_period = 23.93 hours

| orbit_longitude = 95° East

| apsis = gee

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NSS-6 is a communications satellite owned by SES.

NSS-6 covers the whole of Asia with six high-performance K_u band beams, which can deliver broadband media to small businesses, ISPs or domestic rooftop antennas in those markets. The satellite delivers Direct-To-Home power and performance, as well as significant inter-regional connectivity. High-gain uplink performance (i.e. high receiver G/T figures) allows the use of small uplink antennas and/or amplifiers.

• Manufacturer: Lockheed-Martin
• Original Orbital Location: 95° East
• Current Orbital Location: 86.85° West
• Launch date: December 17, 2002
• Launch Vehicle: Ariane 4
• Number of Transponders (physical): K_u band: 50
• Number of Transponders (36 MHz Equivalent): 60
• Saturated EIRP Range: K_u band: 44 to 55 dBW
• Frequency Band: K_u band uplink: 13.75 to 14.50 GHz
• Frequency Band: K_a band uplink: 29.5 to 30.0 GHz
• Frequency Band: K_u band downlink: 10.95 to 11.20 GHz, 11.45 to 11.70 GHz, 12.50 to 12.75 GHz